Onsite Prison Education Programs Liaison

Columbia-Greene Community College; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia-Greene Community College seeks a full-time Prison Education Liaison to support on-site academic and holistic services at partner OCFS and DOCCS facilities, coordinating enrollment and advising students. Reporting to the Director of Prison Education Programs, the Liaison collaborates with faculty and staff, plans courses and events, manages data, and helps sustain program operations and enrollment.

Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s preferred; 1-3 years in higher education or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in an appropriate field such as higher education administration, school administration, student affairs, or business.
• Experience in providing operational support to programs.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Work with an assigned caseload of partner sites to ensure the needs of stakeholders are addressed, reporting any issues or concerns to the Director.
• Ensure the timely exchange and input of enrollment-related paperwork and assist the Prison Education Students with the matriculation process.
• Serve as the primary academic advisor for prison education students
• Serve as the primary liaison between the facility and the College and operating as the first point of contact for onsite faculty.
• Coordinate with the Office of Academic Affairs to identify the classes needed and develop a course schedule each term.
• Plan all events relevant to prison education programs, for example, commencement ceremonies in correctional facilities or onboarding of new faculty.
• Work closely with on-campus stakeholders to ensure the operational needs of external programs are implemented effectively.
• Ensure academic program documentation (in conjunction with academic affairs) is coordinated and compiled, such as course syllabi, course assessments, and student evaluations.
• Utilize Banner, DegreeWorks, OnBase, and other campus systems to carry out necessary functions related to the administration of external programs.
• Serve on applicable College committees and attend relevant SUNY and New York State meetings, as necessary.
• Implement strategies for increasing and sustaining enrollment in the prison facilities.
• Support the Office of Enrollment Management in implementing the institution's Enrollment Management Strategy.
• Support the Office of Enrollment Management by attending enrollment-related events.
• Provide support to the Director in the application and coordination of grants and funding relevant to the program.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Operational support

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Columbia-Greene Community College seeks a full-time Prison Education Liaison to support on-site academic and holistic services at partner OCFS and DOCCS facilities, coordinating enrollment and advising students. Reporting to the Director of Prison Education Programs, the Liaison collaborates with faculty and staff, plans courses and events, manages data, and helps sustain program operations and enrollment.

Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s preferred; 1-3 years in higher education or