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Program Assistant, BC Prison Education Program

Boston College Carroll School of Manageme
Chestnut Hill, MA, US
$23,46-$29,34 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

The Boston College Prison Education Program seeks a full-time Program Assistant to support the program in its mission to provide on-site, degree-bearing higher education courses at the medium-security state prison in Shirley, MA.

The Program Assistant will work closely with the Program Director and Assistant Director in scheduling and supporting coursework and programming at the prison, maintaining student records and managing course registration, and providing support for reentry procedures for students on campus post-release.

The position requires frequent coordination and communication with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students, the Program Director and Assistant Director, Boston College faculty and administration, as well as the Department of Corrections administration and staff.

Hiring Range : $23.46 / hr to $29.34 / hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with comparable work experience; the ability to respond with sensitivity to multiple stakeholders;

superb organizational and time management skills; experience working with incarcerated or at-risk populations, and / or a strong commitment to providing educational opportunities to incarcerated students.

Candidates must have a car and be willing do periodic site visits to the prison; collaborate with incarcerated students both in prison and upon reentry;

and have proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Exceptional interpersonal, administrative, and collaborative skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility :

  • Tuition remission for Employees
  • Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
  • Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Low-Cost Life Insurance
  • Eligibility for both University-Funded k and Employer-Sponsored b Retirement Plans
  • Paid Holidays Annually
  • Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
  • 30+ days ago
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