Prison Education Navigator: Student Success Coach

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

Job summary

Chaminade University of Honolulu is seeking an Academic Navigator (Prison Education) to engage students in the Prison Education Program and promote academic preparedness, retention, and success through proactive interventions. Working with the Program Director and staff, the navigator will liaise with students, faculty, facility partners, and on-campus resources, guiding pathways to college post-release.

This grant-funded, full-time exempt role may require occasional weekend/evening work through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Two years work experience in teaching, counseling, or administration in higher education preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Experience working with Pacific Islander, Asian American, and local Hawaii students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with incarcerated students to provide guidance and support.
• Coordinate class sessions with facility staff and address student needs.
• Explain academic policies and connect students with campus resources.
• Assist in connecting resources and offices with students in the program, including tutoring; help post-release students connect with on-campus resources.
• Develop reentry plans focusing on educational and vocational goals and community resources.
• Deliver or coordinate workshops on study skills, time management, career exploration, and arts/culture.
• Track and assess student performance and identify areas needing support.
• Assist with semester logistics and course material distribution in facilities.
• Collaborate with instructors to address academic challenges and re-schedule classes as needed.
• Facilitate study hall sessions on site weekly at Halawa Correctional Facility and communicate with students via LMS.
• Host office hours and communicate with students at Saguaro Correctional Center via LMS.
• Obtain VolinCor certification and adhere to training guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Apps

Job description

Chaminade University of Honolulu is seeking an Academic Navigator (Prison Education) to engage students in the Prison Education Program and promote academic preparedness, retention, and success through proactive interventions. Working with the Program Director and staff, the navigator will liaise with students, faculty, facility partners, and on-campus resources, guiding pathways to college post-release.

This grant-funded, full-time exempt role may require occasional weekend/evening work through