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About the Role

Columbia-Greene Community College seeks a full-time Prison Education Liaison to support the operational implementation and coordination of prison education programs. This role provides on-site academic and holistic support to registered students at partnered OCFS and DOCCS facilities, acting as a key resource for the Student Success team.

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned partner sites to ensure stakeholder needs are addressed, reporting issues to the Director.
• Ensure timely exchange and input of enrollment paperwork and assist students with the matriculation process.
• Serve as the primary academic advisor for prison education students.
• Act as the primary liaison between facilities and the College, serving as the first point of contact for onsite faculty.
• Coordinate with the Office of Academic Affairs to identify needed classes and develop course schedules.
• Plan events relevant to prison education programs, such as commencement ceremonies or new faculty onboarding.
• Work closely with on-campus stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of external program operational needs.
• Ensure academic program documentation, including course syllabi, assessments, and student evaluations, is coordinated and compiled.
• Utilize campus systems like Banner, DegreeWorks, and OnBase for program administration.
• Serve on applicable College committees and attend relevant SUNY and New York State meetings.
• Implement strategies for increasing and sustaining enrollment in prison facilities.
• Support the Office of Enrollment Management in implementing the institution’s Enrollment Management Strategy.
• Attend enrollment-related events to support the Office of Enrollment Management.
• Provide support to the Director in the application and coordination of grants and funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in an appropriate field such as higher education administration, school administration, student affairs, or business.
• Experience in providing operational support to programs.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education or a similar field.
• Submit a cover letter, CV/Resume, and contact information of at least three references for full consideration.

Location

• On-site at OCFS and DOCCS facilities

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-3 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $55,000 - $58,000

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee and dependent tuition waivers
• PSLF waivers offered

About the Company

• Columbia-Greene Community College is dedicated to providing accessible and quality education.