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Job Title
Prison Education Specialist - Ross Correctional (Part-Time)
Location
Ross Correctional - Chillicothe, OH
Job Number
04584
Department
Advanced Job Training
Job Category
Professional
Job Type
Part-Time
Status
Regular
Job Open Date
06/01/2026
Resume Review Date
Ongoing
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Position Summary
The Prison Education Specialist at Ross Correctional in Chillicothe, Ohio will serve as a liaison between Sinclair Community College and the correctional facility warden, educational staff, and administration at the respective facilities, engage with the needs and missions of the program, help to develop and implement certificate programs, and orient staff and instructional faculty to teaching in a correctional setting and working with the diverse needs of incarcerated adult learners and correctional facility staff.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $30.51 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.
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 education
OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
14 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 Serve as a liaison between Sinclair Community College and the correctional facility warden, educational staff, and administration at Ross Correctional Institution
Assess instructional needs and opportunities within and specific to Ross Correctional Institution
Collaborate to develop and implement certificate programs with SCC department chairpersons and deans to meet the incarcerated person's post-secondary educational needs in correctional settings
Orient staff and instructional faculty to teaching in a correctional setting and working with the diverse needs of incarcerated adult learners and correctional staff
Oversee security clearance process and assist in resolving instructor needs when needed
Supervise the assistant coordinator in handling day-to-day operational activities
Oversee support services for incarcerated adult learners such as placement testing, academic advising, registration, textbooks, tutoring, and attendance
Ensure all policies and regulations of Ross Correctional Institution, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), and SCC are followed and enforced
Maintain records that conform to DRC and SCC
Provide accurate and on-time reports to Ross Correctional Institution, SCC, and DRC
This position is also responsible for overseeing all facilities and equipment related to the delivery of SCC programs at Ross Correctional Institution to ensure that applicable policies of SCC and DRC are followed, most particularly security
This position is in continual contact with the Director of Advanced Job Training
Requirements Minimum of a bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience in a correctional, law enforcement, or higher education setting required; previous work experience in a supervisory role and/or an educational setting preferred
Ability to exercise leadership for education program development in the unique and complex environment of a correctional facility required
Current working knowledge of and successful professional experience working within the criminal justice system required
Professional communication skills to include but not limited to oral and written required
Ability to successfully work with diverse constituents, including college faculty and administrators as well as inmates and staff in correctional facilities
Ability to supervise staff and manage resource and operations effectively and efficiently required
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously while providing great attention to detail while meeting all prescribed deadlines required
Current working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn necessary college related databases required
Ability to pass a DRC background check required
Worksite address
chillicothe, OH, 45601, US
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