Operations Lead, Higher Ed for Incarcerated Youth

Utah Tech University; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Tech University seeks a detail-oriented, highly collaborative Assistant Director for Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth (HEIY). This role leads program operations, coordinates across juvenile justice facilities, and acts as a bridge for students lacking direct access to university systems.

The position supports online/instructional coordination, data tracking, and student services, with potential teaching duties. Funding through June 30, 2028, contingent on funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining databases and tracking systems using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or comparable software.
• Ability to process information and create accurate data visuals.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with educational institutions, government facilities, and cross-agency stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and operational skills with attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of HEIY programming across participating facilities through coordination with university policies and facility requirements.
• Document and maintain standardized procedures for enrollment, course delivery, student tracking, and multi-site logistics.
• Coordinate instructional logistics across sites to ensure compliant operations and accuracy of records.
• Maintain accurate student tracking for enrollment, progress, course participation and movement.
• Respond flexibly to transfers and scheduling changes affecting academic continuity.
• Synthesize information from partners into usable program and student records.
• Ensure high accuracy in documentation, enrollment data, and operational metrics.

Skills

Data coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canvas

Job description

Utah Tech University seeks a detail-oriented, highly collaborative Assistant Director for Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth (HEIY). This role leads program operations, coordinates across juvenile justice facilities, and acts as a bridge for students lacking direct access to university systems.

The position supports online/instructional coordination, data tracking, and student services, with potential teaching duties. Funding through June 30, 2028, contingent on funding.