College Program Coordinator

Position: College Inside Program Coordinator
JOB INFORMATION

This position coordinates the Prison Education and Community Reentry program department by providing critical administrative oversight for the College Inside Associate Degree program. The position is based in Salem, on Chemeketa's campus, but requires weekly travel and student services in each of the three local prisons where Chemeketa delivers educational services to adults in custody pursuing an AAOT/AGS Degree. The successful applicant will be reliable and conscientious with a strong attention to details and interest in working with this population.

This position reports directly to the Program Director and will also interact with our contracting agency, the Oregon Department of Corrections, on a regular basis requiring a professional demeanor and timely response.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

* Unofficial Transcripts
-An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional & Student Support

* Holds advising sessions with currently enrolled and potential new students to answer academic and career questions.

* Serves as the primary contact for our incarcerated students' questions, requests, and concerns

* Coordinates response with appropriate campus, Department of Corrections, and community resources

* Observe and recommend program changes that could strengthen student success

* Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards

* Conduct and/or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students

* Recommend the purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, etc. To meet student educational needs

* Complete DOC processes for classroom reservations, callouts for student attendance, visitor Authorization, materials delivery permissions, etc.

* Provide back-up coverage in our three prisons for our College Inside Instructors and staffing the student computer labs

* Deliver grades, degree audit reports and commendations to students each term

* Is primarily responsible for processing Financial Aid paperwork including load default and communication with the Department of Education

* Coordinates with Financial Aid office and develops and uses tracking templates and checklists to reduce verification errors

* Provides educational transition support to students nearing release

* Facilities necessary student accommodations as needed

* Address student concerns and instructor needs, including attendance or conduct issues in coordination with the Program Director

* Coordinate student outreach, recruitment, application processing, and new student orientation

* Transfers materials, including textbooks, between campus and institutions

Administrative System Coordination & Reporting

* Develop, implement, and coordinate a part-time faculty system that includes, but is not limited to the following: student evaluations, syllabus collection, tracking and scheduling, new part-time faculty orientation, textbook…