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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for correctional administration in Ohio is $101,669.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,400.00 and $134,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is correctional administration?

A Correctional Administration job involves overseeing the operations and management of correctional facilities, such as prisons or detention centers. Professionals in this field ensure security, enforce policies, manage staff, and oversee inmate rehabilitation programs. Their responsibilities also include budgeting, compliance with legal regulations, and maintaining order within the facility. Effective leadership and strong decision-making skills are essential to ensure safety and efficiency in correctional institutions.

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To thrive in Correctional Administration, you need a strong background in criminal justice or public administration, experience with correctional facility operations, and often a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with facility management software, incident reporting systems, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Outstanding leadership, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills help individuals excel in overseeing staff and maintaining order. These abilities are essential for ensuring facility security, effective team management, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

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Correctional Administration professionals often face challenges including balancing the safety and security of inmates and staff, managing resource constraints, and maintaining compliance with changing regulations. The environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring quick decision-making and the ability to handle conflicts or crises calmly. Teamwork and strong communication are crucial, as you’ll frequently coordinate with correctional officers, healthcare workers, and administrative staff. These challenges are balanced by the opportunity to make a significant impact on facility operations and to develop valuable leadership skills.

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Infographic showing various Correctional Administration job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $101,669 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Prison Education Specialist - Ross Correctional (Part-Time)

Sinclair Community College

Chillicothe, OH • On-site

$30.51/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
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

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