Director, Prison Education Programs

Title: Director, Prison Education Programs

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Pueblo Community College

Division: Business & Advanced Technology

Department: PCC Pueblo Corporate College

Campus: Orman Campus

Location: Pueblo

Salary Range: The annual salary for this position is $72,000 and may be up to 5% higher depending on relevant experience, education, and certifications when compared to others doing substantially similar work. (This position is Auxiliary-funded).

Job Summary:

The Director of Prison Education Programs serves as a liaison with the Colorado Department of Corrections to develop and manage high-quality education programs offered to Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) facilities throughout the state.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential Functions
• Manages the scope of work outlined in PCC’s contracts with the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) for mini-certificate and customized training programs for DOC facilities throughout the state to include scheduling instructors and mobile learning labs and working with each facility to ensure all security and procedural logistics are completed.
• Serves as a liaison between PCC college staff and DOC staff.
• Works with DOC to recommend and develop new programs as appropriate to develop strong pathways for offenders to employment.
• Assists with billing to ensure invoices are sent to the DOC in a timely manner.
• Researches, supports, and implements new opportunities to support and serve justice-involved individuals.
• Serve as the program administrator for PCC working directly with CDOC, Financial Aid, Cashier’s Office, Admissions and Records, Office of Recruitment, and appropriate faculty and department chairs to offer Pell Eligible education programs to justice involved individuals currently in a correctional facility.
• Ensures program accreditation requirements are met, program promotion within DOC, and recruitment of students, assisting students in the completion of appropriate steps to apply for financial aid, connect students with appropriate supportive services, and support student transitions out of facilities.
• Provides direction and support for all staff supporting education programs for justice involved individuals.
• Plans and implements marketing and recruitment for all DOC, to include general informational meetings regarding the educational opportunities on a regular basis.
• Attends College and Division meetings, participate in committees, and other duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Attends program graduation and prison community involvement committees.
• Processes Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC) worksheets for instructors while ensuring additional duty pay for instructors is processed (NCCER, Portal pay, course preparation, meetings, etc.).
• Maintains secure and accurate records and files.
• Oversees student applications, student registration data and final grades in Banner.
• Informs correctional facilities of course availability, course times, dates, and instructors.
• Follows up with facilities on class changes and cancellations.
• Assist CDOC staff with students advising questions and registration, complete graduation planning, and track students (dashboards) as needed.
• Assist with VE 135 reporting, research and coordinate program data for reports, reviews, and approvals.
• Assesses student learning awareness and participation as needed.
• Collaborates with college, HR, and relevant department chairs in the recruitment and hiring process of new instructors confirming that instructors have the required credentials in accordance with CCCS policies and procedures and initiating this process when instructors are out of compliance.
• Guides and assists instructors with DOC background checks, badging, entry permissions, and required training.
• Coordinates orientation of new instructors; assimilating them with both college system and campus expectations, such as D2L, eLumen, email system, Workplace Answers, portal, VMWare, and grading; organize and match mentors, provide direct guidance regarding campus professional development/training; and refer to additional professional development both on campus and in the community, as needed.
• Ensures instructors have access to up-to-date syllabi, textbooks, instructional supplements, and other department specific resources.
• Procures instructional supplies and textbooks following PCC procurement policies.
• Works with instructors on gathering data and compiling results.
• Works with Lab Coordinator to ensure mobile lab moves are scheduled, fuel is regularly delivered, and consumables are inventoried and delivered as needed.
• Assist with VE 135 reporting, research and coordinate program data for reports, reviews, and approvals.
• Assesses student learning awareness and participation as needed.
• Collaborates with college, HR, and relevant department chairs in the recruitment and hiring process of new instructors confirming that instructors have the required credentials in accordance with CCCS policies and procedures and initiating this process when instructors are out of compliance.
• Guides and assists instructors with DOC background checks, badging, entry permissions, and required training.
• Coordinates orientation of new instructors; assimilating them with both college system and campus expectations, such as D2L, eLumen, email system, Workplace Answers, portal, VMWare, and grading; organize and match mentors, provide direct guidance regarding campus professional development/training; and refer to additional professional development both on campus and in the community, as needed.
• Ensures instructors have access to up-to-date syllabi, textbooks, instructional supplements, and other department specific resources.
• Procures instructional supplies and textbooks following PCC procurement policies.
• Works with instructors on gathering data and compiling results.
• Works with Lab Coordinator to ensure mobile lab moves are scheduled, fuel is regularly delivered, and consumables are inventoried and delivered as needed.
• Assist with VE 135 reporting, research and coordinate program data for reports, reviews, and approvals.
• Assesses student learning awareness and participation as needed.
• Collaborates with college, HR, and relevant department chairs in the recruitment and hiring process of new instructors confirming that instructors have the required credentials in accordance with CCCS policies and procedures and initiating this process when instructors are out of compliance.
• Guides and assists instructors with DOC background checks, badging, entry permissions, and required training.
• Coordinates orientation of new instructors; assimilating them with both college system and campus expectations, such as D2L, eLumen, email system, Workplace Answers, portal, VMWare, and grading; organize and match mentors, provide direct guidance regarding campus professional development/training; and refer to additional professional development both on campus and in the community, as needed.
• Ensures instructors have access to up-to-date syllabi, textbooks, instructional supplements, and other department specific resources.
• Procures instructional supplies and textbooks following PCC procurement policies.
• Works with instructors on gathering data and compiling results.
• Works with Lab Coordinator to ensure mobile lab moves are scheduled, fuel is regularly delivered, and consumables are inventoried and delivered as needed.

Additional Functions
•Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.
•Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others.
•Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.
•Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.
•Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures.
•Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.
•Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
•Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.
•Serves on committees and other groups as assigned.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Knowledge of laws, accreditation requirements, and best practices pertaining adult learning pedagogies, prison education, and curriculum development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Ellucian Banner
• Able to lift 15 pounds.
• Able to read and communicate in English.
• Mobility around campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution

Travel
•Colorado Community College System offices in Denver
•Fremont or Mancos, CO locations
•Conferences within or outside of Colorado
•Various locations within the college’s service area

Schedule
•State business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
•Infrequent weekend and/or evening hours required

Selection Process:

Review of applications begins immediately and closes at 5pm (Mountain) on October 31, 20026.

PERA retirees are not eligible to fill this position except on an interim basis and only in accordance with PERA work provisions.

Application Instructions: 

Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a visa.

An employee must be a resident of Colorado or reside in Colorado on the first day of employment.

An applicant may redact any information on an unofficial transcript that reveals years of attendance, date of graduation, or age.