Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Central Texas College
Job overview
The Coordinator, Prison Education Programs at Central Texas College leads and oversees educational programs within Gatesville-area TDCJ units, impacting incarcerated students through academic, career, and technical education offerings.
Responsibilities and impact
The coordinator manages program delivery, serves as liaison between the college, TDCJ, and Windham School District, ensures compliance with regulations, handles data reporting, builds partnerships, and supports multi-site correctional education operations.
Compensation and benefits
Salary is based on the 1J/Per Salaried Pay Scale with full-time hours Monday to Friday; benefits details are not specified.
Experience and skills
Requires an associate's degree with 4 years experience or bachelor's with 2 years or master's with 1 year in correctional education or related fields, knowledge of correctional education systems, compliance regulations, strong communication and organizational skills, and ability to work with incarcerated students meeting TDCJ security requirements.
Work environment and culture
The role requires flexibility including evenings and weekends, working under stress, maintaining professionalism, and collaboration with multiple institutional partners in a correctional education environment.
Company information
Central Texas College is an educational institution providing various academic and technical programs, including partnerships with correctional education systems like TDCJ and Windham School District.
Job location and travel
Position is located at Gatesville Campus, Texas, with occasional travel required for partnership building and conferences.
Application process
Applicants must submit a resume and transcripts if degrees are claimed, with optional documents like cover letters and letters of recommendation; several supplemental questions assess relevant experience and willingness to work with incarcerated students.
Unique job features
The job uniquely involves coordinating education programs within correctional facilities, requiring compliance with specific regulations and security clearances, and working closely with multiple agencies.
Company overview
Central Texas College (CTC) is a public community college that provides accessible and affordable education to students in Central Texas and around the world. Established in 1965, CTC offers a wide range of associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs, with a strong emphasis on serving military personnel and their families. The college generates revenue through tuition fees, government funding, and various grants. Notably, CTC has a robust online education platform, allowing it to reach a diverse and global student population.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight experience in correctional education, program coordination, and compliance with TDCJ and WSD policies, emphasizing leadership and operational oversight skills relevant to prison education programs.
Focus on showcasing knowledge of FERPA, Pell Grant eligibility, DOE reporting, and proficiency with data systems for tracking and reporting educational outcomes in correctional settings.
Apply through multiple platforms including Central Texas College's official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize exposure.
Connect with professionals in the Campus Admin-Service Area or Gatesville Campus divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent initiatives in prison education programs or asking about collaboration opportunities with Windham School District.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'correctional education,' 'program coordination,' 'compliance regulations,' 'student information systems,' and 'relationship management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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