Director, Prison Education Programs

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo Community College seeks a Director of Prison Education Programs to partner with the Colorado Department of Corrections in delivering high-quality educational programs across facilities in the state.

The role oversees contract management, instructor coordination, student services, and program accreditation while developing new pathways to employment for justice-involved individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Knowledge of adult learning pedagogy and prison education.
• Ability to read and communicate in English; strong communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders (DOC, college departments).
• Ability to manage programs, recruitment, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manages contracts with DOC for mini-certificates and customized trainings across facilities.
• Liaises between PCC staff and DOC staff; supervises instructors and labs.
• Represents PCC in program development with DOC to create offender pathways to employment.
• Assist with billing and ensure invoices to DOC are timely.
• Support and implement opportunities to serve justice-involved individuals.
• Oversees student applications, registration data, and final grades in Banner.
• Plans marketing and recruitment for DOC programs and attends committee meetings.

Skills

Adult education

Prison education

English communication

Team collaboration

Program administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Title

Director, Prison Education Programs

Position Type

Professional Tech Full time

College

Pueblo Community College

Division

Business & Advanced Technology

Department

PCC Pueblo Corporate College

Campus

Orman Campus

Location

Pueblo

Salary Range

The annual salary for this position is $72,000 and may be up to 5% higher depending on relevant experience, education, and certifications when compared to others doing substantially similar work. (This position is Auxiliary-funded).

Job Summary

The Director of Prison Education Programs serves as a liaison with the Colorado Department of Corrections to develop and manage high-quality education programs offered to Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) facilities throughout the state.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Manages the scope of work outlined in PCC’s contracts with the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) for mini-certificate and customized training programs for DOC facilities throughout the state to include scheduling instructors and mobile learning labs and working with each facility to ensure all security and procedural logistics are completed.
• Serves as a liaison between PCC college staff and DOC staff.
• Works with DOC to recommend and develop new programs as appropriate to develop strong pathways for offenders to employment.
• Assists with billing to ensure invoices are sent to the DOC in a timely manner.
• Researches, supports, and implements new opportunities to support and serve justice-involved individuals.
• Serve as the program administrator for PCC working directly with CDOC, Financial Aid, Cashier’s Office, Admissions and Records, Office of Recruitment, and appropriate faculty and department chairs to offer Pell Eligible education programs to justice involved individuals currently in a correctional facility.
• Ensures program accreditation requirements are met, program promotion within DOC, and recruitment of students, assisting students in the completion of appropriate steps to apply for financial aid, connect students with appropriate supportive services, and support student transitions out of facilities.
• Provides direction and support for all staff supporting education programs for justice involved individuals.
• Plans and implements marketing and recruitment for all DOC, to include general informational meetings regarding the educational opportunities on a regular basis.
• Attends College and Division meetings, participate in committees, and other duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Attends program graduation and prison community involvement committees.
• Processes Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC) worksheets for instructors while ensuring additional duty pay for instructors is processed (NCCER, Portal pay, course preparation, meetings, etc.).
• Maintains secure and accurate records and files.
• Oversees student applications, student registration data and final grades in Banner.
• Informs correctional facilities of course availability, course times, dates, and instructors.
• Follows up with facilities on class changes and cancellations.
• Assist CDOC staff with students advising questions and registration, complete graduation planning, and track students (dashboards) as needed.
• Assist with VE 135 reporting, research and coordinate program data for reports, reviews, and approvals.
• Assesses student learning awareness and participation as needed.
• Collaborates with college, HR, and relevant department chairs in the recruitment and hiring process of new instructors confirming that instructors have the required credentials in accordance with CCCS policies and procedures and initiating this process when instructors are out of compliance.
• Guides and assists instructors with DOC background checks, badging, entry permissions, and required training.
• Coordinates orientation of new instructors; assimilating them with both college system and campus expectations, such as D2L, eLumen, email system, Workplace Answers, portal, VMWare, and grading; organize and match mentors, provide direct guidance regarding campus professional development/training; and refer to additional professional development both on campus and in the community, as needed.
• Ensures instructors have access to up-to-date syllabi, textbooks, instructional supplements, and other department specific resources.
• Procures instructional supplies and textbooks following PCC procurement policies.
• Works with instructors on gathering data and compiling results.
• Works with Lab Coordinator to ensure mobile lab moves are scheduled, fuel is regularly delivered, and consumables are inventoried and delivered as needed.
• Assist with VE 135 reporting, research and coordinate program data for reports, reviews, and approvals.
• Assesses student learning awareness and participation as needed.
• Collaborates with college, HR, and relevant department chairs in the recruitment and hiring process of new instructors confirming that instructors have the required credentials in accordance with CCCS policies and procedures and initiating this process when instructors are out of compliance.
• Guides and assists instructors with DOC background checks, badging, entry permissions, and required training.
• Coordinates orientation of new instructors; assimilating them with both college system and campus expectations, such as D2L, eLumen, email system, Workplace Answers, portal, VMWare, and grading; organize and match mentors, provide direct guidance regarding campus professional development/training; and refer to additional professional development both on campus and in the community, as needed.
• Ensures instructors have access to up-to-date syllabi, textbooks, instructional supplements, and other department specific resources.
• Procures instructional supplies and textbooks following PCC procurement policies.
• Works with instructors on gathering data and compiling results.
• Works with Lab Coordinator to ensure mobile lab moves are scheduled, fuel is regularly delivered, and consumables are inventoried and delivered as needed.

Additional Functions

• Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.
• Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.
• Assess individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.
• Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
• Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.
• Serves on committees and other groups as assigned.

Competencies / KSAs

• Knowledge of laws, accreditation requirements, and best practices pertaining adult learning pedagogies, prison education, and curriculum development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Ellucian Banner
• Able to lift 15 pounds.
• Able to read and communicate in English.
• Mobility around campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution

Travel

• Colorado Community College System offices in Denver
• Fremont or Mancos, CO locations
• Conferences within or outside of Colorado
• Various locations within the college’s service area

Schedule

• State business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Infrequent weekend and/or evening hours required

Selection Process

Review of applications begins immediately and closes at 5pm (Mountain) on October 31, 20026.

PERA retirees are not eligible to fill this position except on an interim basis and only in accordance with PERA work provisions.