Hybrid Prison Education Program Coordinator

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) employer match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jefferson Community and Technical College is seeking a Prison Education Specialist to support the college's Prison Education Program, including recruitment, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, transfer, career, and re-entry processes. The role requires on-site office hours two days weekly inside a facility.

The position emphasizes direct service to incarcerated students, coordination with corrections staff, and collaboration with external partners to provide comprehensive educational support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Education or related field preferred).
• Training Requirements Upon Hire: Complete two weeks of Department of Corrections Academy. Annual Département of Corrections trainings.
• Proficient computer skills and electronic case management.

Responsibilities

• On-site office hours minimum, two days per week inside a facility (e.g., Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women, Luther Luckett, or Roederer Correctional Complex).
• Coordinate admissions, financial aid, enrollment, transfer, career, and re-entry processes and provide direct service to incarcerated students.
• Provide on-site academic and student support to incarcerated students and faculty during on-site hours.
• Assist the Financial Aid Office in completing federal and state reporting requirements and maintaining records.
• Support development of educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and online content.
• Maintain relationships with correctional administration, reentry services, potential employers, transfer institutions, and local organizations to support students.
• Perform other duties as assigned relating to Prison Education Program.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Electronic case management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Jefferson Community and Technical College is seeking a Prison Education Specialist to support the college's Prison Education Program, including recruitment, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, transfer, career, and re-entry processes. The role requires on-site office hours two days weekly inside a facility.

The position emphasizes direct service to incarcerated students, coordination with corrections staff, and collaboration with external partners to provide comprehensive educational support.