MSUAASF Range C - TREC Coordinator

mnstate.edu; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Metro State University in St. Paul, MN, is hiring a TREC Coordinator for the College in Prison program (TREC).

This full-time, probationary role focuses on coordination, recruitment, and partnership-building with DOC facilities and community organizations to sustain and align the university’s reentry education initiatives. The position requires strong communication, program development, and stakeholder management, with travel to facilities and ability to navigate diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus one year of professional experience in prison education programs or
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience in prison education programs or
• Three years of professional experience in prison education programs or
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or professional experience relevant to prison education programs

Responsibilities

• Contribute to recruitment, preparation, and coordination of instructors and volunteers to ensure a highly qualified, ready and effective body of program contributors
• Provide student-facing services and maintain student-facing materials to ensure a high-quality, inclusive, and effective learning environment
• Guide and support program constituents’ interactions with DOC facilities and maintain positive relationships with DOC leaderships to smooth operations and ensure program sustainability
• Contribute to partnerships and relationships with community members to ensure the integration and alignment of the university’s program with multiple educational and other non-profit organizations

Skills

Program coordination

Communication skills

Relationship building

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree + 1 year professional experience in prison education programs

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years professional experience in prison education programs

Three years of professional experience in prison education programs

Equivalent combination of post-secondary training in prison education

Job description

Working Title: MSUAASF Range C - TREC Coordinator Institution: Metropolitan State University Classification Title: MSUAASF Range C Bargaining Unit / Union: 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty City: St. Paul FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: $47,845.00 - $93,809.00 All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Job Description

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a TREC Coordinator. This is a full-time, probationary position within the College in Prison program, called Transformation and Reentry through Education and Community (TREC).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to recruitment, preparation, and coordination of instructors and volunteers to ensure a highly qualified, ready and effective body of program contributors
• Provide student-facing services and maintain student-facing materials to ensure a high-quality, inclusive, and effective learning environment.
• Guide and support program constituents’ interactions with DOC facilities and maintain positive relationships with DOC leaderships to smooth operations and ensure program sustainability.
• Contribute to partnerships and relationships with community members to ensure the integration and alignment of the university’s program with multiple educational and other non-profit organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• One of the following:
  • Master’s degree plus one year of professional experience in prison education programs.
  • Bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience in prison education programs.
  • Three years of professional experience in prison education programs.
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or professional experience relevant to prison education programs.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures specific to higher education in prisons.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish objectives by integrating knowledge of multiple, complex systems, standards, or rules.
• Demonstrated ability to connect day-to-day functions to program and university goals.
• Communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated Development of Customer Service and/or Interpersonal skills needed for this position to work with students/staff/faculty.

Preferred Qualification

• A terminal degree plus two years of professional experience in prison education programs.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Department of Corrections policies, procedures, and strategic goals pertaining to higher education.
• Knowledge of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities policies and procedures.... Demonstrated history of collaboration with multiple state agencies and public and private higher education institutions, such as the Minnesota Department of Corrections, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State 2-year and 4-year institutions, the University of Minnesota, and regional private 4-year colleges.

Working Conditions

The position requires frequent travel to Minnesota Correctional Facilities (MCF) sites, providing their own transportation to do so. The incumbent must be able to clear a background check, allowing them to enter a correctional facility, and maintain permission to work at MCF sites. Incumbent will be expected to comply with the requirements of each facility, and will regularly work full and partial days inside security perimeter with limited communications.

Physical Requirements of the Job

• Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently. The position may require movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.

Benefits Information

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option.
• To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
• Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
• To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options.
• Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents.

Contact Information

• For questions related to this position announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at [e-mail].
• For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
• Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

Desired Start Date

10-21-2026

Position End Date

Open

Open Date

09-08-2026

Close Date

10-30-2026

Posting Contact

• Name: Kevin Earl Thompson
• Email: [e-mail]

University Information

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment. Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 12 out of 1,398 in 2026). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Workplace Culture and Commitment

The TREC program provides robust educational and re-entry experiences to incarcerated students. The TREC program offers the Individualized BA degree through the College of Individualized Studies (CIS). TREC/CIS offices are located on Metro State’s Dayton’s Buff Campus, while TREC courses and co-curricular programs are delivered on‑site in multiple Minnesota Correctional Facilities. Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Diverse Workforce Information

• Connect 700 and Veteran's Preference
• Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are military friendly campuses and recognized Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organizations. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Veterans, Service Members, and families in all military branches