Prison Education Program Navigator (Part-Time)
The Prison Education Program Navigator plays a key role in supporting incarcerated individuals as they pursue educational and career opportunities upon release. This position provides guidance to help students prepare for successful transitions into academic programs, employment, and other reentry pathways through direct engagement, mentoring, and coordination of support services.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic guidance and support to program participants
- Assist students in identifying educational and career goals
- Support career readiness, including job preparation skills
- Travel to correctional facilities to meet with students regularly
- Collaborate with prison site supervisors and program partners
- Coordinate reentry and transition support services
- Monitor student progress and provide ongoing encouragement and accountability
Position Details
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) or demonstrated work-life experience in a related field
- Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring skills
- Ability and willingness to travel to correctional facilities
- Commitment to supporting student success and personal development
Preferences
- Experience working with underserved or justice-involved populations preferred
