Responsible for executing procedures and functions in support of the Prison Education program. Serves as the primary liaison between our partner correctional facilities and the College.

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Salary

$23.00 Hourly

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Major Responsibilities

This position is responsible for executing all processes and procedures inherent to the Prison Education program. This position will be the primary on-site presence at partner correctional facilities. Frequent travel between the facilities and College will be required.

• Collaborate with appropriate college and Correctional Facility personnel to support the recruitment, matriculation, financial aid, registration and graduation process.
• Provide support to college faculty teaching in the program.
• Execute all processes that ensure students have materials necessary for success (books, school supplies, etc.).
• Track Prison Education student academic progress and connect them to appropriate services.
• Develop and implement programs to support student success including Study Center, College Advisory Board (CAB), tutoring, academic advising, etc.
• Monitor the J-Pay secure messaging system Second Chance account, responding to messages in a timely manner.
• Provide timely feedback to College and Correctional Facility administration to drive program effectiveness.
• Serve as Lead Volunteer for Second Chance programs, ensuring all SUNY Adirondack personnel working directly with incarcerated students achieve and maintain NYSDOCCS Volunteer status.
• Coordinates all program events such as recruitment sessions and graduation ceremony.
• Prepare reports and complete special assignments, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to engage with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Counseling, academic advising and/or general student services experience in a higher education setting.
• An individual who possesses a high level of energy, professionalism, enthusiasm.
• Ability to travel with a valid NYS driver’s license with clean record.
• Flexible schedule including evening/weekend work throughout the calendar year.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational, management, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize College databases and provide reports. Excellent work ethic.
• Previous experience in prison education preferred, but not required.
• Must be cleared as a DOCCS Volunteer and maintain this status.

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Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• 3-4 years of experience.