Academic Coordinator

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Georgia Coalition for Higher Education In Prison (GACHEP)

Location

Metro Atlanta

Salary

Commensurate with experience - Full Time ($50,000 - $55,000 a year) + full benefits Hybrid Position (Requires In-Person Meeting with Clients, Organizations, Etc.

3-4 days a week in-person

Description

The Georgia Coalition for Higher Education In Prison (GACHEP) serves incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people seeking higher education in Georgia.

We partner with colleges, universities, and nonprofits to expand postsecondary educational opportunities and support people on their educational journey.

Position : Academic Coordinator (AC) GACHEP

We are seeking a dynamic Academic Coordinator (AC) to join our team. The AC plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality reentry and educational services to individuals preparing to leave Georgia jails and state prisons, and those seeking support post-release.

The AC will collaborate with GACHEP partner programs to support students in their educational journey. The position will combine direct services to students with technical assistance to college and university partners.

The AC will provide workshops and information to incarcerated students on accessing higher education pre- and post-release and will facilitate seamless transitions to enable students to continue and complete educational goals when they come home.

The AC will support and recruit schools to create higher education in prison programs, providing tailored support. The AC will specialize in navigating regulations for incarcerated students in order to guide colleges through the process of compliance and implementation.

Finally, the AC will be responsible for data tracking and compliance reporting. This is a multi-faceted role that demands collaboration with internal teams and various stakeholders and a commitment to student success.

The AC will regularly enter prison facilities and work closely with post-secondary institutions, the Department of Corrections, and GACHEP’s Operations Administrator to ensure programmatic success.

This will be a full-time Hybrid position, 3-4 days a week in-office. A set work schedule will be determined by the Academic Coordinator in conversation with the GACHEP’s Operations Administrator.

Hours may include evenings and / or weekend time slots, not to exceed (40) forty hours per week. Significant, regular travel across the state will be required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Workshops on Higher Education : Design and deliver introductory workshops to groups of incarcerated students on pursuing higher education pre- and post-release, including regulations around higher education in prison.
• Pre-to-Post-Release Student Coaching & Mentorship : Work with Reentry Ambassadors to provide guidance and develop personalized education plans with incarcerated students, assisting students with understanding college admissions, navigating Pell applications, and pursuing post-release educational opportunities.
• Work with Colleges on Navigating Regulations : Guide partner post-secondary institutions in understanding and adhering to regulations for incarcerated students, providing support to schools at various stages of becoming higher education in prison providers.
• Identify and Engage Schools : Identify and assist schools with the process of becoming prison education providers.
• Academic Record Maintenance : Maintain student academic records and ensure compliance with FERPA.
• Outcome Tracking & Reporting : Collect data on student success, report to the executive team, and ensure compliance with grant reporting standards.

Performs other duties as assigned / requested.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. J.D. graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of two years of direct care experience in an individual or group setting.
• Exceptional case management and group facilitation skills.
• Experience with correctional facilities and reentry settings preferred.
• Experience understanding and interpreting federal and local regulations is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel one or more hours to prison facilities at least two and up to four times per week.

WORKSTYLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Timeliness and responsiveness to clients
• A commitment to our mission and to representing the organization positively
• Team-oriented individual who communicates regularly and openly with colleagues
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and data-gathering skills; commitment to learn new skills as needed
• Ability to independently and successfully manage projects
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through on all projects
• Experience and demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams
• Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills
• Knowledge of the criminal legal system is desirable
• Trauma-informed experience is a plus
• Working proficiency with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Zoom

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GACHEP offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Second Chance employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, conviction status, or any other protected category.

The Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject title, Academic Coordinator Last Name.

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