Prison Education & Reentry Programs Coordinator

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Medford (MA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Tisch College of Civic Life to manage the day-to-day operations of TUPIT’s prison-based education and reentry programming. You will work with faculty, correctional partners, students, and community organizations to ensure an excellent educational experience before, during, and after incarceration.

You will coordinate schedules, student advising, and program assessment, helping translate innovative ideas into effective practice while

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree is required.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• 0-3 years of related office experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of TUPIT's prison-based academic and reentry programming.
• Deliver and help develop regular student success and reentry preparation programming for incarcerated students.
• Provide ongoing academic and reentry advising to students, identifying barriers to success and coordinating with leadership to provide supports.
• Coordinate orientations, logistics, and ongoing support for Tufts faculty and student teaching assistants participating in prison-based instruction.
• Coordinate recruitment, application review, scheduling, and onboarding for student teaching assistants, making recommendations to the Interim Director.
• Coordinate registration materials, course evaluations, academic documentation, and communication among Tufts, BHCC, correctional partners, and students.
• Help foster a student-centered learning environment that promotes academic excellence, leadership development, and successful transition beyond incarceration.
• Work closely with senior staff to coordinate day-to-day operations across multiple educational sites.
• Support program expenditures, invoices, reimbursements, and other financial transactions; assist with reconciling expenses and reporting.

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Tufts University is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Tisch College of Civic Life to manage the day-to-day operations of TUPIT’s prison-based education and reentry programming. You will work with faculty, correctional partners, students, and community organizations to ensure an excellent educational experience before, during, and after incarceration.

You will coordinate schedules, student advising, and program assessment, helping translate innovative ideas into effective practice while