Prison Education Impact Navigator

Chaminade-University-of-Honolul; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaminade University of Honolulu is seeking a Special Programs Academic Navigator to support the Prison Education Program in Honolulu, HI. This full-time exempt role works with students and facility staff to promote academic preparedness, retention, and success, including developing reentry plans and coordinating workshops.

The position reports to the Vice Provost, requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years in higher education, and may require evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Two years’ work experience in teaching, counseling, or administration in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, appropriate relationships with incarcerated students to offer guidance, encouragement, and academic support throughout their educational journey.
• Build positive working relationships with facility education staff to coordinate class and study hall sessions, troubleshoot issues, and address student needs.
• Assist students in understanding academic policies, procedures, and resources available to them.
• Assist in connecting Chaminade resources and offices with students in the program, including tutoring; help post-release students connect with on-campus resources to support personal and academic success.
• Collaborate with the Prison Education Program Director to assist students in developing reentry plans, including educational and vocational goals, employment strategies, and community resources.
• Develop, deliver or coordinate educational workshops and seminars on topics such as study skills, time management, career exploration, and arts/culture.
• Track and assess student performance, identifying areas where additional support may be needed.
• Assist Program Director with semester logistics and preparations, including course material collection and distribution within the correctional facilities.
• Collaborate with instructors to address academic challenges and provide appropriate interventions; assist in class re-scheduling and coverage as needed.
• Facilitate study hall sessions on site weekly at Halawa Correctional Facility and stay in communication with students throughout the week through their learning management system.
• Host office hours and stay in communication with students at Saguaro Correctional Center through their learning management system.
• Obtain VolinCor certification and adhere to all guidelines outlined in the training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Report preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace / related software

Job description

Chaminade University of Honolulu is seeking a Special Programs Academic Navigator to support the Prison Education Program in Honolulu, HI. This full-time exempt role works with students and facility staff to promote academic preparedness, retention, and success, including developing reentry plans and coordinating workshops.

The position reports to the Vice Provost, requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years in higher education, and may require evenings or weekends.