Education Program Coordinator, Program Analyst 1 (Wilsonville)

Oregon Inc; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AFSCME represented

PERS benefits

Public employee retirement

Job summary

Oregon Department of Corrections in Wilsonville is seeking an Education Program Coordinator to manage educational and vocational programming inside a DOC facility, coordinating with community colleges, staff, volunteers, and leadership to expand access for Adults in Custody (AICs).

You will oversee scheduling, resources, and grant efforts, assist with FAFSA applications, and help AICs enroll in programs, supporting workforce development and successful reentry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences or equivalent.
• Three years of technical-level experience can substitute for education.
• Ability to coordinate educational programs in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational and vocational programming within a DOC facility.
• Build partnerships with community colleges, staff, volunteers, and leadership.
• Oversee scheduling, space, resources, and program expenses; pursue grant funding.
• Assist AICs with applications, FAFSA guidance, and enrollment in programs.

Skills

Organization

Coordination

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder relations

Grant funding

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 11/03/2026 Application Deadline: 11/22/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $5,483 - $7,929 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Education Program Coordinator, Program Analyst 1 (Wilsonville)

Education Program Coordinator, Program Analyst 1 (Wilsonville)

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) Oregon Department of Corrections The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and forward-thinking individual to join our team as an Education Program Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by building partnerships, expanding access to educational and vocational opportunities, and supporting Adults in Custody (AICs) in achieving their educational goals. If you are passionate about education, believe in the power of opportunity, and enjoy creating connections that positively impact others, we invite you to be part of our team!

About the Job – Your Role

In this role, you will coordinate educational and vocational programming within a DOC facility, serving as a key connection between community colleges, facility staff, educational volunteers, and agency leadership. You will build partnerships, expand educational opportunities, and help remove barriers to ensure Adults in Custody (AICs) have access to programs that support personal growth, workforce development, and successful reentry. You will develop and maintain partnerships with community colleges, facility staff, volunteers, and agency leadership to support and expand educational programming. While coordinating communication, programming needs, and daily operations while collaborating with partners to identify new educational and vocational opportunities, pursue grant funding, and recruit educational volunteers. You will oversee educational program coordination, including scheduling, classroom space, resource allocation, and program expenses. Research best practices, assess program needs, recommend improvements, monitor program effectiveness, and identify opportunities to enhance or expand services. Collaborate with college partners and facility staff to resolve operational challenges and ensure consistent program delivery. You will assist AICs with accessing educational opportunities by coordinating program applications, eligibility, and enrollment. You will provide guidance on college opportunities and FAFSA applications, respond to questions and concerns, participate in treatment team meetings as appropriate, and coordinate with educational partners and facility staff to address barriers and support AIC participation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three (3) years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification

Requested Skills

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify solutions to program and operational challenges.
• Ability to review information, analyze program needs, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Commitment to supporting educational access and opportunities for individuals in a correctional setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment while balancing the needs of AICs, educational partners, and facility operations.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Working Conditions

Regular attendance is an essential function required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services. Work will be performed in an adult correctional facility and will have interaction with AICs. Possible encounters with abusive/hostile AICs pose a risk of personal injury and/or being taken hostage and death. Exposure to materials of graphic nature, and to dangerous situations does exist. Work includes extended sitting time at a computer terminal, involvement in telephone conversations, writing various documents, data entry, bending, lifting, stooping, and stretching. Your working schedule will be Monday through Friday 7:30 – 4pm.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B)

The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997).

PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”