TREC Program Coordinator — Prison Education & Reentry

North Hennepin Community College; St. Paul (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro State University, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, is hiring a full-time TREC Coordinator for the College in Prison program (TREC).

This MSUAASF Range C role emphasizes recruiting and coordinating instructors and volunteers and delivering an inclusive, high-quality learning experience for incarcerated students. The position requires travel to Minnesota Correctional Facilities and collaboration with the Department of Corrections and community partners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of practices and procedures specific to higher education in prisons.
• Ability to connect day-to-day functions to program and university goals.
• Communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with diverse groups.
• Experience collaborating with multiple state agencies and higher education institutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, preparation, and coordination of instructors and volunteers.
• Provide student-facing services and maintain student-facing materials.
• Guide interactions with DOC facilities and maintain relationships with DOC leadership.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations to align program with external entities.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Knowledge of higher education in Pr**

Program coordination

Education

Terminal degree + 2 years prison education experience

Job description

Metro State University, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, is hiring a full-time TREC Coordinator for the College in Prison program (TREC).

This MSUAASF Range C role emphasizes recruiting and coordinating instructors and volunteers and delivering an inclusive, high-quality learning experience for incarcerated students. The position requires travel to Minnesota Correctional Facilities and collaboration with the Department of Corrections and community partners.