What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orofino Correctional Program Coordinator/Instructor position at Lewis-Clark State College?
LC State invites applications for the position of Orofino Correctional Program Coordinator/Instructor.
Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $56,000 - $58,000
Degree Required: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in general education or content area for one of LC State's degree offerings.
Required Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in education administration or instruction
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to teach in multiple modalities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution
- Experience working with incarcerated individuals
- Familiarity with financial aid and college admissions
Responsibilities:
The Correctional Program Coordinator/ Instructor reports to the Director of Adult Learning & Corrections Education. This position supports LC State's programming at the Idaho Corrections Institution - Orofino (ICIO) facility and will require on-site teaching, advising, and support.
This position will:
• Be trained to become a correctional institution's volunteer.'
* Interface with the correctional department and LC State staff to coordinate course offerings and instruction.
• Serve as the primary liaison between LC State and the local correctional facilities, including marketing LC State's programs to residents and correctional institution staff.
• Work with faculty to ensure required training is completed and courses are conducted as scheduled.
• Ensure textbooks and other instructional materials and resources are available to the students in these facilities.
• Instruct classes at correctional institutions.
• Properly advise students for degree completion.
This position will consist of half-time instruction and half-time coordination of the program / other duties as assigned. In addition to instructional duties at the correctional institution, this position may expect to spend most work days at the facility in Orofino.
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.
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)
This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before June 12, 2026, will receive first consideration. 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.
Salary : $56,000 - $58,000