Prison Education Specialist (Academic Support Specialist III)

Jefferson Community and Technical College; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jefferson Community and Technical College seeks a Prison Education Specialist to support the college's Prison Education Program, including admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and transfer for incarcerated students. The role requires on-site office hours at least two days weekly inside facilities such as KCIW, Luther Luckett, or Roederer.

The position emphasizes direct service to incarcerated students, coordination with the Prison Education Administrator, and ongoing collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; education or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in education or prison programs is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and electronic case management are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site academic and student support to incarcerated students and faculty.
• Coordinate recruiting, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, transfer, career, and re-entry processes.
• Maintain on-site office hours two days per week inside a facility.
• Assist the Financial Aid Office with reporting and records.
• Develop educational materials, training manuals, and online content.
• Foster relationships with correctional administration and local organizations.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Electronic case management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Prison Education Specialist

Salary Range: $42,500.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Jefferson Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Jefferson Community College

Department: Student Affairs

Total Rewards

Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Jefferson Community and Technical College has an opening for the Prison Education Specialist (Academic Support Specialist III). This position will support the college's Prison Education Program including recruiting, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, transfer, career, and re-entry processes. This position can be located at any Jefferson CTC campus but must maintain on-site office hours minimum, two days per week inside a facility.

Job Duties

The primary responsibilities are:

• On-site office hours minimum, two days per week inside a facility; Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women, Luther Luckett or Roederer Correctional Complex.
• Coordinate recruiting, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, transfer, career, and re-entry processes and providing direct service to incarcerated students.
• Provide on-site academic and student support to incarcerated students and faculty. This includes maintaining on-site office hours approximately two days per week (minimum).
• Assist the Financial Aid Office in completing federal and state reporting requirements and maintaining required financial and student records.
• Supports the development of educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or online content.
• Work with Prison Education Administrator to maintain relationships with correctional administration, reentry services, potential employers, transfer institutions, chamber of commerce organizations, and other local organizations to provide support to students.
• Other duties as assigned relating to Prison Education Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required (Education or related field preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in education or vocational prison programs. Proficient computer skills and electronic case management.

Training Requirements Upon Hire

Complete two weeks of Department of Corrections Academy. Annual Department of Corrections trainings.

Physical Requirements

Occasional and /or light lifting – limited exposure to disagreeable environmental elements (heat, cold, dirt, chemicals, etc.)

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

KCTCS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. KCTCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.