About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Higher Education / Correctional Education.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The On‑Site Junior Coordinator provides on-site academic and student support for adults in custody enrolled in a prison education program operated by the Confidential Client. This part‑time role (~20 hours/week) maintains a consistent presence at a correctional facility, advises students, supports faculty, and coordinates logistics to ensure successful course delivery and student progress.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain scheduled on‑site office hours at the correctional facility (approximately two to three days per week).
• Provide in‑person academic advising and student support services for incarcerated students.
• Act as a liaison between incarcerated students, faculty, and institutional staff to ensure timely communication and material delivery.
• Coordinate course logistics each semester with academic leadership and division chairs.
• Track student academic progress and maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Assist with administrative tasks including reports, accreditation documentation, MOUs, and program support files.
• Support student navigation of admissions, financial aid (including FAFSA basics), and reentry planning.
• Conduct and synthesize research on best practices for correctional and adult education to improve program effectiveness and student engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with correctional administrators, reentry organizations, community partners, and industry collaborators.
• Participate in departmental and university committees and contribute to outreach, professional development, and community service activities aligned with the program mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program and institutional priorities.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS).
• Experience working in higher education, student services, academic advising, or correctional education preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with incarcerated students and institutional stakeholders.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between campus and correctional facility.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct and comply with security protocols in a correctional environment.
• Proficiency with common educational and administrative software.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with prison education programs, reentry support, or working in correctional settings.
• Familiarity with financial aid processes, FAFSA, and higher education reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success coordinating academic programs or student support services.
• Experience conducting or supporting applied research in adult or correctional education.

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Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Problem solving, adaptability, and a service‑oriented approach to student support.
• Initiative for professional development and continuous improvement in correctional education best practices.

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Working Conditions & Schedule

• Primary work location: On‑site at a correctional facility (approximately two to three days per week). Remaining hours may be performed on campus or in an office setting.
• The environment requires adherence to security procedures, screenings, and facility protocols.
• Travel between campus and the correctional facility is required; reliable transportation is essential.
• Schedule may occasionally include evening or weekend commitments for professional development, outreach, or student events.

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Compensation & Hours

• Part‑time; approximately 20 hours per week.
• Estimated annual salary: $37,124 (estimated by the source). Actual pay and benefits will be determined by the Confidential Client and applicable policies.

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Additional Information

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
• The Confidential Client is committed to safe, inclusive practices when working within correctional settings and to protecting student privacy.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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