Boise Correctional Education Coordinator / Instructor

LC State invites applications for the position of Boise Correctional Education Coordinator / Instructor.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications : $57,000

Degree Required : Master's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university

Required Qualifications :

1. Experience in education administration and / or instruction

2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills

3. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

4. Ability to teach general education and / or program-related courses

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Earned Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution

2. Experience working with incarcerated individuals

3. Familiarity with financial aid and college admissions

4. Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities

Responsibilities :

The Correctional Program Coordinator / Instructor works with a team under the Adult Learning Programs Office at LC State. The successful applicant will be self-motivated and have strong interpersonal communication skills. They will support adult learning initiatives while primarily focusing on correctional education programs at Boise-area facilities. This position will :

• Interface with the correctional department and LC State staff to ensure institutional residents are advised on financial aid application, admission, and enrollment procedures.
• Serve as the primary liaison between LC State and the local correctional facility, to include marketing LC State's programs to residents and correctional institution education managers.
• Work with faculty to ensure courses are conducted as scheduled and that residents are properly advised.
• Ensure textbooks and other instructional materials and resources are available to the students in these facilities.
• Instruct classes at correctional institutions in a variety of modalities / formats.

This position will be ½ time instruction and ½ time corrections education facilitation, as well as support for adult learning initiatives. In addition to instructional duties at the correctional institution, this position may expect to spend 1 to 2 days per week in program coordination at the facility. Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure : Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO / VETS employer.