DOC Post Secondary Program Coordinator - Limited Service

Overview

This limited services position will provide coordination and support between an incarcerated student liaison advisor from Community College of Vermont and Corrections Education Supervisors and the Registrar.  The position is part of a developing initiative to support the availability of post secondary education to eligible incarcerated individuals.  The position will support promotion of the opportunity available through the CCV Corrections Post Secondary Education Initiative (CPSEI) at the correctional facilities, assist in coordinating interested individuals with eligibility, application and support coordination in flexible pathways and dual enrollment between Corrections Education and CPSEI.  The position will assist with scheduling support services and developing processes for student information sharing, including continued enrollment and educational progress post incarceration.

Who May Apply

This position, DOC Post Secondary Program Coordinator - Limited Service (Job Requisition #49856), is open to all State employees and external applicants.   It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kim.Bushey@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed predominantly in an office setting with frequent travel to six correctional facilities throughout the State. Work schedule will include regular scheduled hours outside State workday (7:45 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday) and may include some weekend support. 

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience in project management, or program coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as described above. 

Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following and/or other related field: adult learning, education, organizational development, and/or public administration AND two (2) years or more experience that includes any combination the following: training or staff development, teaching or facilitating programs for adults, providing consultation services to an organization. 

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to this position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

 

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical