The PEP/Transitions Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day implementation and management of College Jail/Prison Education Program inside of the Kentucky Department of Corrections facilities: Lee Adjustment Center as well as supporting the county jail program on the technical campus (with bi-monthly check-ins). The PEP Coordinator works to build and sustain a rapport with students who are incarcerated, facilitates aspects of the program that support student learning and faculty, works collaboratively with Department of Corrections/Jail officials to ensure that effective implementation of the Prison Education Program, and develops programmatic efforts to enhance re-entry support for students as they continue to pursue their degrees at HCTC.

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Salary

$2,806 per month

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Job Duties

The job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Recruitment/Retention of PEP Students: work with Admissions/Recruitment team to coordinate recruitment events to ensure completion of FAFSA, HCTC Application, and Registration forms (include mailing and data entry of student applications/registration forms working with faculty/deans). Assist with federal and state report requirements and maintain required financial and student record.
• PEP Student College Support: Meets weekly/bi-weekly with all PEP students. Provides advocacy for students with faculty. Maintain regular interaction and engagement with PEP students and staff. Maintaining at least 3 days onsite at the LAC facility. Ensures all PEP students appear on rosters correctly. Provides tutoring support/connections, disability support with ADA office, and DOC IT staff for any technical issues.
• PEP Student Transition Support: Provide resources/support for PEP students to be released with re-entry program and regular follow-up check-ins after released for at least 6 months. Provides overall support for enrollment, transfer, career, and re-entry processes.
• Collaboration and Communication: Keeps all parties informed through intrusive communication (faculty of PEP courses, DOC/jail officials, PEP students, College personnel, and others) to ensure student support with any concerns, issues, or additional assistance in enrolled courses. Participate in all related PEP meetings. Assists the CAO with all applicable standards including MOAs, MOUs, faculty credentialing files, and off-site visits.
• Professional Development: Attend required Department of Corrections Training and facility trainings, all updated training as needed; attends college related training; and other specific training related to the position. Provide workshops about PEP to college population for greater understanding.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years related experience, or equivalent.