all the Higher Education in Prison Programs. The Liaison is an important resource in the Student Success team, supporting events, special initiatives, and data management both on-campus and in the College’s partnered facilities.
If you are passionate about influencing the future of education and making a meaningful difference in students' lives, we encourage you to apply and join the Columbia-Greene team!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with an assigned caseload of partner sites to ensure the needs of stakeholders are addressed, reporting any issues or concerns to the Director.
- Ensure the timely exchange and input of enrollment-related paperwork and assist the Prison Education Students with the matriculation process.
- Serve as the primary academic advisor for prison education students
- Serve as the primary liaison between the facility and the College and operating as the first point of contact for onsite faculty.
- Coordinate with the Office of Academic Affairs to identify the classes needed and develop a course schedule each term.
- Plan all events relevant to prison education programs, for example, commencement ceremonies in correctional facilities or onboarding of new faculty.
- Work closely with on-campus stakeholders to ensure the operational needs of external programs are implemented effectively.
- Ensure academic program documentation (in conjunction with academic affairs) is coordinated and compiled, such as course syllabi, course assessments, and student evaluations.
- Utilize Banner, DegreeWorks, OnBase, and other campus systems to carry out necessary functions related to the administration of external programs.
- Serve on applicable College committees and attend relevant SUNY and New York State meetings, as necessary.
- Implement strategies for increasing and sustaining enrollment in the prison facilities.
- Support the Office of Enrollment Management in implementing the institution’s Enrollment Management Strategy.
- Support the Office of Enrollment Management by attending enrollment-related events.
- Provide support to the Director in the application and coordination of grants and funding relevant to the program.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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.
Salary and Benefits Information
Annual 12-month salary range $55-58k, dependent on qualifications and experience. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV/Resume, and contact information of at least three references.
Apply: https://columbia-greene-community-college.breezy.hr/p/5391e88948bb-prison-education-liaison
