Prison Education Program Lead

Evergreen State College; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evergreen State College on its Olympia campus seeks a leader to advance the Evergreen Prison Education Program (EPEP). You will supervise student staff, coordinate admissions and advising for incarcerated students, and manage program development and operations in collaboration with DOC and campus offices.

The role requires strong budgeting, reporting, and partnership-building skills; candidates should have experience in education or reentry programs and a commitment to equity and access in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant field preferred.
• 2+ years coordinating education or reentry programs.
• 2+ years experience in program planning, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPEP student support programs and staff supervision.
• Develop and manage program budgets and reporting.
• Coordinate recruitment, admissions, and student services for incarcerated students.
• Foster collaborations with DOC, colleges, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with ADA and safety policies within facilities.

Skills

Program planning

Budget management

Supervision

Collaboration across agencies

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

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Job description

The Evergreen State College on its Olympia campus seeks a leader to advance the Evergreen Prison Education Program (EPEP). You will supervise student staff, coordinate admissions and advising for incarcerated students, and manage program development and operations in collaboration with DOC and campus offices.

The role requires strong budgeting, reporting, and partnership-building skills; candidates should have experience in education or reentry programs and a commitment to equity and access in