Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Southern Ohio Correctional (Part-Time)

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Job Title
Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Southern Ohio Correctional (Part-Time)


Location
Southern Ohio Correctional - Lucasville, OH


Job Number
04817


Department
Advanced Job Training


Job Category
Support


Job Type
Part-Time


Status
Regular


Job Open Date
07/01/2025


Resume Review Date
Ongoing


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
No


Position Summary


The Assistant Prison Program Coordinator will assist the Coordinator of Educational Programs for the respective correctional facility in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation of the off-site programs to include:

• Work closely with on site correctional educational coordinators to ensure student availability to attend classes
• Maintain waiting list and assist in registering students
• Assist in providing placement testing
• Assist in the supervision of computer labs and provide technical assistance to students
• Tutor students as needed
• Continually working with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) staff to educate them about the mission of the certificate and degree programs offered by Sinclair Community College (SCC) at their respective facility

This person is also responsible for assisting in overseeing all facilities and equipment related to the delivery of SCC programs, and insuring that applicable policies of SCC and DRC are followed, most particularly security. This person will be actively in contact with the Coordinator of the Prison Educational Programs for the "Advanced Learning" (AJT) program in the correctional facilities, the respective Regional Manager, and other AJT staff and Sinclair Community College faculty.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $19.83 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week. Daytime, evening and weekend hours available.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assists in the representation of Sinclair Community College and serving as a liaison between the office of the Coordinator and the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
• Assists in providing supervision and coordination of on-site activities involved with the operation of the certificate programs and ensures that all regulations and policies of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Sinclair Community College are followed
• Assists in providing support services for students' success, waiting list, orientation, placement testing, registration, tutoring, textbooks, and library resources
• Works with the Coordinator to identify credential programs to be offered, schedule appropriate courses and identify and assist in securing adequate instructional space
• Assists in the institutional orientation of full-time and part-time faculty; facilitate and assist staff with obtaining security clearances, escorts, secure and assign instructional space, and copying instructional materials
• Assists in the supervision of the operation and use of the on-site computer lab and other facilities/equipment, and provide technical assistance to students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience of correctional experience, or closely related field, required
• Good organizational skills, communication, writing, interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, positive attitude, and a strong desire to assist people required
• Knowledge of and successful professional experience working with the public or within the criminal justice system required
• Ability to work well with diverse constituents, including college faculty and administrators as well as inmates and staff in correctional facilities required
• Provide customer service in a responsible manner by being knowledgeable, supportive, ethically aware of diversity and cultures, and treating each customer with unconditional positive regard required
• Maturity, good judgment and high ethical standards required
• Consistent attendance and accountability to the program required
• Ability to assist at other correctional facility sites as needed required
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to pass a DRC background check required