Program Operations Lead: Prison Education & Reentry

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prison Education Program (PEP) Program Coordinator at Eastern University coordinates day-to-day operations to support academic programming within correctional facilities and reentry settings.

Working with the PEP Director, the Coordinator develops, implements, and improves systems for admissions, scheduling, student services, communications, marketing, events, faculty support, and program administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and reform issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily administrative and operational functions of the Prison Education Program.
• Develop and maintain systems that enhance program efficiency and accountability.
• Manage student records and program documentation with confidentiality and compliance.
• Assist with admissions, enrollment, marketing initiatives, events, and faculty support.
• Foster relationships with correctional staff to support operations.
• Coordinate academic schedules for classes, study halls, and events.
• Escort professors through facilities on appointed days; provide teaching assistant support as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Data management

MS Office & Google apps

Security clearance ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Prison Education Program (PEP) Program Coordinator at Eastern University coordinates day-to-day operations to support academic programming within correctional facilities and reentry settings.

Working with the PEP Director, the Coordinator develops, implements, and improves systems for admissions, scheduling, student services, communications, marketing, events, faculty support, and program administration.