Education Program Specialist - OPEEP

Employer Industry: Higher Education and Criminal Justice Reform

Why consider this job opportunity...
• Salary up to $29.83 per hour
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Chance to make a positive impact on educational access for incarcerated individuals
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Involvement in a unique interdisciplinary project focused on social justice and educational equity

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, and students in the embedded degree program
• Coordinate all degree and student activities at the prison, including communication with facility staff
• Manage administrative functions of the degree site, including space requests and attendance records
• Assess and respond to student needs, arranging provisions for academic and financial support
• Track service delivery through a database and generate necessary reports

What is Required (Qualifications):
• A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in education program coordination or related fields
• Ability to pass an ODRC background check to work in the prison facility

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
• Prior experience working with incarcerated or reentry populations
• Backgrounds similar to the target student population, including a history of incarceration and successful reentry
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice and educational equity

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