Program Coordinator; Corrections

Position: Program Coordinator (Corrections)
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Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually.

For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call  or visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Job Description

The incumbent in this position will, under general direction, be responsible for sharing educational information with incarcerated individuals and facilitating communication with Department of Corrections (DOC) and college staff at the Washington corrections centers in Washington. The Program Coordinator shall undertake other activities under the direction of the Director of Corrections involving all facets of education orientation administration of the assigned corrections education site.

This position is designed to fulfill in part a contract awarded by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to operate a correctional education program in accordance with an interagency agreement with the Department of Corrections (DOC). Centralia College and its employees working in corrections education are expected to follow all DOC policies, IT and other security requirements, follow DOC Operational Memorandums, and comply with the Superintendent's directives.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Serve as the primary contact via phone, email, or TEAMS for education orientation for the state of Washington Men's Prison Division.

* Verify high school credentials for all incoming incarcerated individuals, update in OMNI

* Request and track transcripts for potential HS+ students

* Request college transcripts for Corrections Education Institutions

* Coordinate student recruitment and on-site registrations/enrollment services with director

* Coordinating schedules and student callouts for educational orientation to cover information about Basic Skills and College programs statewide

* Schedule student appointments

* Data entry, extraction and compilation for documentation and reporting

* Maintain compliance with Centralia College, SBCTC, and DOC policies and procedures

* Share program information with members of facility, DOC personnel, and other interested persons

* Establish office workflow for education orientation with input from staff and faculty to ensure compliance with the Interagency Agreement.

* Attend meetings and/or conferences as an education representative of the assigned corrections education site

* Facilitate interaction between corrections education sites and the DOC, SBCTC, and Centralia College

* Perform related duties as assigned by the director

Qualifications

* High school graduation or equivalent AND Two years of experience in the program specialty OR Equivalent education/experience.

* Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

* Associate's Degree

* Bilingual, especially in Spanish and English.

Physical Requirements

* Ability to: work accurately and independently; read, understand, and interpret policies and procedures; develop written reports; and work effectively with others.

* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

* Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with internal and external staff members.

* Knowledge and demonstrated application of methods and data collection; communication and correspondence practices.

* Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to frequent changes in the work environment.

* Knowledge of the colleges and programs in Washington

* Competency in recognizing systemic and structural inequities.

* Knowledge of appropriate…