Prison Education Program Director

Salt Lake Community College; Taylorsville (UT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks an Assistant Director of the Prison Education Program to design and oversee academic curricula for incarcerated students in Utah's prison system, coordinating with SLCC administrators, staff, and external partners.

The role splits time between the prison and campus, requiring leadership, grant experience, and commitment to educational equity. This at-will position emphasizes academics and program quality, with non-traditional hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline taught in SLCC’s General Education program.
• At least 1 year of experience working in jail, prison, or aftercare settings.
• At least 2 years of successful higher education teaching experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clearance to work in Utah prisons will be required.
• Strong leadership and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an effective educational program for incarcerated students.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with campus and prison staff.
• Manage budgets and college resources.
• Develop curricular agreements and assessment plans.
• Engage with stakeholders to advance educational equity.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Staff supervision

Cross-cultural communication

Project management

Grant writing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Educational software

Job description

Salt Lake Community College seeks an Assistant Director of the Prison Education Program to design and oversee academic curricula for incarcerated students in Utah's prison system, coordinating with SLCC administrators, staff, and external partners.

The role splits time between the prison and campus, requiring leadership, grant experience, and commitment to educational equity. This at-will position emphasizes academics and program quality, with non-traditional hours.