Auburn, Alabama
In-Person
Two Positions
Closing:
November 18, 2021

Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project, Auburn University: Program Administrator

The Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project is hiring two (2) program administrators to coordinate and implement all aspects the college credit programs offered to students in Alabama state prisons. One admin will oversee the men’s program at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore, Alabama, and the other will oversee the women’s program at Tutwiler Women’s Prison in Wetumpka, Alabama. Both positions are based in Auburn. Conducts day-to-day administrative duties as related to the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project (APAEP) college program at Staton Correctional Facility or Tutwiler Women’s Prison, including but not limited to Alabama Department of Corrections coordination and communication, course scheduling and registration, faculty and student recruitment, study hall scheduling and monitoring, technology maintenance and oversight, library services management, and coordinating other student success services, including tutoring sessions, transcript retrieval, financial aid assistance, and coordination of research projects. Pursues new initiatives as time and budget allows. Ensures all college program activities follow relevant guidelines, specifications, policy and procedures set forth by Auburn University, APAEP, the Alabama Department of Corrections, and the U.S. Department of Education Second Chance Pell Experimental Sites Initiative. Travels to off-site classrooms at least 2 or 3 days a week throughout spring, fall and summer semesters for class oversight and to meet with students to define needs. Travel will often take place outside of traditional work hours. Facilitates student research, publication and presentation submissions. Recruits and trains instructors for work as program faculty and/or tutors and facilitates outside visiting writers, speakers, and performance events at host facility, in sync with University speakers and guests. Develops and maintains relationships with AU programs and academic departments. Gives presentations about APAEP on AU campus (classrooms, clubs, faculty meetings), at national meetings, and to the general public. Assists APAEP Program Manager with administrative and professional responsibilities. May contribute to and support processes for the preparation of grant applications and fundraising efforts. Maintains relevant databases to ensure accurate and accessible records. Teaches credit and noncredit classes (as availability allows).

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