On-Site Prison Education Coordinator

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky State University seeks an On-Site Junior Coordinator to deliver academic advising and student support to adults in custody in its prison education program. The role requires maintaining on-site office hours, coordinating logistics, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty and staff.

This part-time position emphasizes collaboration with industry partners, commitment to reentry outcomes, and ensuring timely delivery of materials, with three days on-site weekly at a correctional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (BA/BS).
• Experience in higher education or correctional education preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and administrative software.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site academic and student support three days per week.
• Advise on course selection, degree planning, admissions, financial aid and reentry planning.
• Coordinate with faculty, administrators, and partners to support incarcerated students.
• Prepare documentation for reporting, MOUs and program compliance.

Skills

Academic advising

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Program coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Educational technology

Administrative software

Job description

Kentucky State University seeks an On-Site Junior Coordinator to deliver academic advising and student support to adults in custody in its prison education program. The role requires maintaining on-site office hours, coordinating logistics, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty and staff.

This part-time position emphasizes collaboration with industry partners, commitment to reentry outcomes, and ensuring timely delivery of materials, with three days on-site weekly at a correctional