Education Program Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Kansas City Kansas Community College Full time
Job Summary

The Education Navigator will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Kansas Department of Corrections' existing high school equivalency and post-secondary programs. This individual will connect offenders with GED options, Career Technical Education programs, and post-secondary education to assist them in achieving their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with recruitment by disseminating information to incoming residents about available programs, career pathways, and contact details for staff and faculty.
  • Establish professional relationships with residents, encouraging accountability by tracking attendance, behavior, and progress toward outcomes.
  • Develop knowledge of support services, including developmental education, peer tutoring, print and technology resources, career resource center services, re-entry services, and mental health services.
  • Support residents with career research and planning, employment search, job interviews, and job placement as they transition from adult education into post-secondary education and from the correctional facility to post-incarceration.
  • Conduct regular meetings with residents regarding academic progress, career goals and opportunities, and behaviors.
  • Establish ambassadors who have successfully completed the program to serve as peer mentors for the program.
  • Assist graduates with job placement by working closely with KDOC Job Specialists to complete job applications and interviews prior to release.
  • Collaborate with faculty staff to develop essential skills, such as job search, employability, and interviewing skills.
  • Track program graduates upon release for two years at increments of 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.
  • Understand and adhere to safety and security procedures, rules, and guidelines defined by KDOC and the correctional facility, participating in all required and recommended KDOC staff development training.
  • Work with stakeholders to secure internships, apprenticeships, and employment for LCF residents upon release.
  • Create processes with KDOC, LCF, and Workforce Partnership to gather necessary documents for enrollment and processing of KCKCC students at LCF.
  • Oversee and manage enrollment processes.
  • Work to secure additional financial aid for students.
  • Assist the Welding Faculty with purchases/procurement.
Requirements
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population.
  • High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of employee in the organization.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to manage several projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in social services, education, or related field.
  • Interest and/or experience in supporting learners in an alternative setting.
Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

Work Schedule

Anticipated hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 40 hours per week/may require some flexibility based on facility schedule. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

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