The Reentry Specialist advises and assists paroled Huntsville Center/Lee College (HCLC) students with transition related needs including post-secondary enrollment and/or transfer services and workforce placement. In addition, the position will work with outside agencies to assist students in meeting personnel needs such as housing.

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Salary

$52,159 - $59,984

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with diverse, under-served populations.
• Develop relationships with industry and business partners to establish and sustain a viable job placement network for paroled Lee College students.
• Establish partnerships with community colleges, job training centers, and local workforce boards to assist
  HCLC students with workforce training and job placement.
• In collaboration with business and industry partners, develop and administer a portfolio of internships, on-the-job training opportunities, apprenticeships, and other work-based-learning opportunities that are appropriate for transitioning HCLC students.
• Establish relationships with local Social Services entities, faith-based organizations, and private organizations to provide resources to transitioning HCLC students.
• Assist the Director with the mentoring program for paroled HCLC students.
• Work with Huntsville center staff to increase wrap-around services for all students and ensure that the specific needs of minority and under-served populations are met.
• Assist the Director with data analysis as needed
• Participate in evening and weekend special events and activities
• Assist in the organization and facilitation of employer network meetings
• Assist the Director with alumni networking email, phone calls, social media, and alumni events
• Assist the Director with preparing and delivering the Reentry Course to HCLC students
• Record, track, and report performance measures and deliverables to the Director quarterly including but not limited to: Alumni job placement, number of unduplicated alumni served, and the number and type of referrals made for Alumni; prepare data-driven recommendations for continuous program improvement
• Research reentry resources such as felony-friendly employers, colleges, programs, best practices, mentorships, etc.
• Answer student mail
• Assist the Director in the development and distribution of promotional materials
• Assist the Director in implementing goals for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning
• Assist the Director with Various Reentry Services projects
• Work effectively with both internal and external partners is essential
• Build and maintain key relationships with college staff/instructors, and community resources
• Network with transfer institutions and align services to improve student ease with transfer

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Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities and training as required
• Travel as required for attending conferences, job fairs, prison tours, employer visits, parolee home visits, partner/networking visits, and professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in a related field
• Three (3) years of experience working with offenders or a similar population
• Three (3) years of experience in higher education especially regarding issues related to transfer and articulation, low-income, first-generation, and under-served college populations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Positive attitude about work, ability to motivate and empower students
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software, and the ability to successfully navigate the Internet
• Experience working with a student information system such as PeopleSoft (preferred)
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel daily: This position requires frequent travel between work sites, as well as travel to conferences, workshops, and training opportunities
• Candidate must pass a criminal background check by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)

Preferred

• Bachelor's (or higher) in Social Work, Higher Education Advising/Counseling