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Job Title
Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Central Ohio (Part-Time)
Location
Central Ohio - Columbus, OH
Job Number
04590
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.
Sinclair is currently seeking applicants for this position at the following correctional sites :
Franklin Medical Center - Columbus, OhioMadison Correctional - London, OhioCorrectional Reception Center - Columbus, OhioPickaway Correctional - Columbus (Orient), OhioSoutheastern Correctional - Lancaster, OhioThe hourly pay rate for this position is $19.83. 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 semesterOpportunity for advancement and promotionSupport for continued professional development and educationOPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these daysHigh quality programs and events for work-life balanceSCC 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 CorrectionAssists 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 followedAssists in providing support services for students' success, waiting list, orientation, placement testing, registration, tutoring, textbooks, and library resourcesWorks with the Coordinator to identify credential programs to be offered, schedule appropriate courses and identify and assist in securing adequate instructional spaceAssists 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 materialsAssists in the supervision of the operation and use of the on-site computer lab and other facilities / equipment, and provide technical assistance to studentsRequirements
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree preferredMinimum of 2 years of work experience of correctional experience, or closely related field, requiredGood organizational skills, communication, writing, interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, positive attitude, and a strong desire to assist people requiredKnowledge of and successful professional experience working with the public or within the criminal justice system requiredAbility to work well with diverse constituents, including college faculty and administrators as well as inmates and staff in correctional facilities requiredProvide customer service in a responsible manner by being knowledgeable, supportive, ethically aware of diversity and cultures, and treating each customer with unconditional positive regard requiredMaturity, good judgment and high ethical standards requiredConsistent attendance and accountability to the program requiredAbility to assist at other correctional facility sites as needed requiredAbility to pass a DRC background check required