Full-Time Education Program Director – Larch Corrections Center
Job Description
Are you passionate about providing access to educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals? Can you collaborate with faculty, staff and other stakeholders to ensure a welcoming and supportive environment with students of diverse multicultural, socioeconomic and academic backgrounds?
If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our Clark College team as the Education Program Director at Larch Corrections Center. This position is full-time, 12-month, exempt. This is a grant-funded position and is renewable pending continued funding of the contract between DOC and SBCTC.
We value collaboration and are dedicated towards guiding students toward the achievement of their academic and career goals.
The Education Program Director at Larch Corrections Center will provide oversight and leadership of Clark College Education programs within a prison setting. Responsibilities include: planning, scheduling, and evaluating programs; hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating faculty and staff; submitting grant applications and reports and ensuring grant goals and objectives are met; developing and monitoring budgets; balancing goals of Clark College, Department of Corrections (DOC), and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC); and ensuring compliance with college policies, SBCTC and DOC policies, and applicable state and federal laws. This position reports to the Dean of Transitional Studies, English, Communications & Humanities; this position also reports to the Larch Corrections Superintendent, or designee.
At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the education program in compliance with DOC policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with College, DOC, SBCTC and other administrators; maintain effective communication channels and relationships. Collaboration and communication is crucial to the success of the Education Program.
- Conduct educational needs assessment for a 250-bed facility.
- Design, implement and evaluate a comprehensive credit-based educational program including basic education, and vocational/technical education.
- Oversee enrollment and registrations to ensure accuracy of data and maintain adherence DOC, Clark College and SBCTC policies and procedures.
- Develop and manage grants applications. Oversee grant budgets. Collect and disseminate data needed for reports, proposals, grants and budgets.
- Generate quarterly and annual reports to meet compliance requirements.
- Prepare budgets, approve and monitor expenditures and pursue alternative funds as available and appropriate.
- Provide leadership and supervision to faculty and staff (recruit, select, train, evaluate and schedule) in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and College policies.
- Oversee the information technology needs required to deliver instruction and partner with Clark College Information Technology (IT) department as needed. Ability to communicate IT issues and need to supervisor and Clark College IT.
- Oversee GED, CASAS, and placement testing at the corrections site.
- Participate in Clark College, DOC and SBCTC meetings as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
JOB READINESS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Possess reliable means of personal transportation, the ability and willingness to commute through the Cascade foothills in winter driving conditions that may include snow and ice, and the ability and willingness to attend a 4.5 week Department of Corrections Core Training outside the local area.
- The ability and willingness to complete annual in-service training and pass routine criminal background checks in order to maintain NCIS security clearance standards established by the Washington Department of Corrections.
- Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Two (2) years of experience teaching, counseling and/or advising adult learners.
- Two (2) years of successful leadership experience in an adult education or higher education program. (Consideration given to experience in working in similar environments and/or in programs serving similar populations).
- Driver’s license.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.
- McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
- Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
- Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
- On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
- Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
- Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.
SALARY RANGE: $77,804 – $90,008 annually (commensurate with qualifications and experience).
Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Required Online Application Materials:
- Clark College Online Application
- Current resume, with a minimum of three (3) references listed
- Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position
- Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process
Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs.
To contact Clark College Human Resources, please call (360) 992-2105 or email
re*********@cl***.edu
.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., July 12, 2023.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Completion of academic degrees will also be verified through receipt of official transcripts.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources at (360)992-2105 or by video phone at (360)991-0901.
SECURITY
The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or
se***************@cl***.edu
. The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here: http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/report.php.
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.
CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office.
Clark College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.
Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community.
The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Gerald Gabbard, Director of Labor and Compliance, 360-992-2317,
gg******@cl***.edu
, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 142, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Clark College Human Resources
June 20, 2023 (updated)
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How to Apply
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