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- Job Title
- Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Central Ohio (Part-Time)
Location
Central Ohio - Columbus, OHJob Number04590Department
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Job Category
SupportJob TypePart-TimeStatusRegularJob Open Date 06/01/2026 Resume Review Date
OngoingClosing DateOpen Until FilledNoPosition Summary
The Assistant Prison Program Coordinator will assist the Coordinator of Educational Programs for the respective correctional facility in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation of the off-site programs to include:
Work closely with on site correctional educational coordinators to ensure student availability to attend classes
Maintain waiting list and assist in registering students
Assist in providing placement testing
Assist in the supervision of computer labs and provide technical assistance to students
Tutor students as needed
Continually working with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) staff to educate them about the mission of the certificate and degree programs offered by Sinclair Community College (SCC) at their respective facility
This person is also responsible for assisting in overseeing all facilities and equipment related to the delivery of SCC programs, and insuring that applicable policies of SCC and DRC are followed, most particularly security. This person will be actively in contact with the Coordinator of the Prison Educational Programs for the "Advanced Learning" (AJT) program in the correctional facilities, the respective Regional Manager, and other AJT staff and Sinclair Community College faculty.
Sinclair is currently seeking applicants for this position at the following correctional sites:
Franklin Medical Center - Columbus, Ohio
Madison Correctional - London, Ohio
Correctional Reception Center - Columbus, Ohio
Pickaway Correctional - Columbus (Orient), Ohio
Southeastern Correctional - Lancaster, OhioThe hourly pay rate for this position is $20.43. Daytime, evening and weekend hours available.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:
Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
Opportunity for advancement and promotion
Support for continued professional development and educationOPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
High quality programs and events for work-life balance*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
Assists in the representation of Sinclair Community College and serving as a liaison between the office of the Coordinator and the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Assists in providing supervision and coordination of on-site activities involved with the operation of the certificate programs and ensures that all regulations and policies of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Sinclair Community College are followed
Assists in providing support services for students' success, waiting list, orientation, placement testing, registration, tutoring, textbooks, and library resources
Works with the Coordinator to identify credential programs to be offered, schedule appropriate courses and identify and assist in securing adequate instructional space
Assists in the institutional orientation of full-time and part-time faculty; facilitate and assist staff with obtaining security clearances, escorts, secure and assign instructional space, and copying instructional materials
Assists in the supervision of the operation and use of the on-site computer lab and other facilities/equipment, and provide technical assistance to students
Requirements:- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience of correctional experience, or closely related field, required
- Good organizational skills, communication, writing, interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, positive attitude, and a strong desire to assist people required
- Knowledge of and successful professional experience working with the public or within the criminal justice system requiredAbility to work well with diverse constituents, including college faculty and administrators as well as inmates and staff in correctional facilities required
- Provide customer service in a responsible manner by being knowledgeable, supportive, ethically aware of diversity and cultures, and treating each customer with unconditional positive regard required
- Maturity, good judgment and high ethical standards required
- Consistent attendance and accountability to the program requiredAbility to assist at other correctional facility sites as needed requiredAbility to pass a DRC background check required