Prison Education Initiative Reentry Support Coordinator

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, land-grant institution that exemplifies the "Wisconsin Idea" that the resources of the university should benefit all the citizens of the state. The Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) provides and supports high-quality continuing education, outreach, service and scholarship related to personal enrichment and professional development. The Prison Education Initiative (PEI) is housed within DCS and supports UWs statewide in delivering degree and microcredential programs to students incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons.

Students who enroll in UW programs in prison typically leave prison and reenter their communities when their prison term is finished (this process is known as reentry). The PEI's goal in reentry is to help formerly incarcerated students complete degree programs if needed, secure appropriate employment, and succeed long-term.

This position will work closely with the PEI Director to develop a reentry support strategy and will oversee implementation of the strategy. A reentry support strategy will likely include partnerships with community and governmental organizations. This position will be responsible for managing agreements between the Prison Education Initiative and organizations that support formerly incarcerated students. This position will also help students create and follow individual reentry plans, support the PEI Career Advisor in outreach to potential employers, track student outcomes, and perform additional communications and administrative tasks to support successful reentry.

• 30% Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events
• 30% Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews
• 10% Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement
• 10% May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals.
• 20% Manage agreements with reentry service providers and other community organizations that provide service to formerly incarcerated UW students, and assist with student support as needed

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Required
Associate's Degree

Required Skills:

--Excellent problem solving and independent decision-making skills
--Excellent oral and written communication skills
--At least one year of experience working for a college or university that teaches an in-person degree program in Wisconsin prisons
--Experience establishing contractual relationships with reentry service providers
--Proficiency working in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Google Docs/Sheets

Preferred Skills:

--Experience providing services to currently or formerly incarcerated people
--Experience working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds
--Work history, experience or lived experience with the criminal justice system

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. 80% remote (visiting students in the community, or working from home), 20% in the office.

Terminal, 36 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

This is a grant-funded, three-year position.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure your resume and cover letter address how you meet the qualifications for the position.

Zachary Yafai
zyafai@wisc.edu
608-262-3282
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Academic Program Specialist(AE010)

A93-DIVN OF CONTINUING STUDIES/LIB ART & APP ST/LAAS

Academic Staff-Terminal

314337-AS