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Salary: $55,000.00 Annually
Location : Powder River Correctional Facility
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00058
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Corrections Education
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
The Education Coordinatorprovides administrative support to the Director of Correctional Education in the on-site leadership, development, direction, supervision and evaluation of the adult basic skills education and workplace literacy programs at Powder River Correctional Facility.
Essential Functions
Reporting to the Director of Correctional Education, responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Exercises independent judgment to establish and implement prescribed processes and procedures to fulfill educational needs of the students, program, and agencies at PRCF;
Monitors the effectiveness of classes and adjusts as necessary;
Instructs Adults in Custody (AIC) on how to be an effective tutor;
Recruits, hires, supervises, schedules, and evaluates Adults In Custody (AIC) workers - including clerks and tutors;
Organizes, schedules, and coordinates student schedules and pre/post-assessments;
Administers the GED testing program; ensures students receive timely and appropriate testing, administers and/or schedules assessments and provides students with result analysis;
Monitors students' academic progress, identifies appropriate assessments; advises students on procedures for testing; works with institution security and work programs to schedule students for testing;
Monitors and coordinates use of computer-assisted instructional programs and student computers;
Writes disciplinary reports for AIC tutors and students as necessary;
Advises students individually and in small groups as to the services available according to their learning styles and abilities; advises students and staff on the use of a variety of different tools available to address students' diverse learning and educational needs;
Maintains inventory records and orders supplies as necessary;
Evaluates teaching materials and seeks out new quality materials as needed;
Demonstrates problem solving skills within the parameters of the correctional facility's requirements;
Plans and executes special activities such as graduation ceremonies, tutor in-service sessions, workshops, etc.;
Monitors and records attendance, uses results to maintain compliance with institution programs;
Ensures the department is maintained in both cleanliness and repairs; ensures that all equipment is in good working order;
Maintains all required certifications for ODOC, PRCF, and TVCC;
Advises and serves as resource person to ODOC staff regarding education programs and record keeping;
Maintains and strengthens collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders; facilitates networking of related resources to most effectively serve the College and ODOC;
Assists in the marketing of program services within the ODOC institution; identifies prospective students using ever-changing criteria and individual institution guidelines; communicates with identified students and advises them of their ODOC educational needs and requirements;
Prepares and/or monitors the preparation of routine reports; provides data to Director of Correctional Education as requested; initiates classes to improve program performance;
Embraces appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools;
Works effectively, respectfully, and productively with staff, AICs, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds;
Participates in TVCC and PRCF activities and committees as required. Attends relevant training and informational meetings regarding rules and regulations at PRCF; attends security training sessions, fire drills, and workshops as required;
Models appropriate pro-social behaviors; supports positive changes in AIC's and actively supports the Oregon Accountability Model through day-to-day interactions with others;
Understands and abides by TVCC and Oregon DOC policies and regulations; ensures compliance with all laws, safety and security rules/procedures; and
Responds to emergency situations within the education department, which may require wearing a body alarm, radio, or pager.
Other duties as may be reasonably assigned.
Qualifications
MANDATORY: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university; two years of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to this position; knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of a community college; ability to lead, develop, supervise and evaluate AIC workers; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and AIC students and workers; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. The Education Coordinator must be skilled in working in a multi-cultural and multi-language environment and have a demonstrated ability to work with a convicted Adult in Custody (AIC) population. Must be able to work effectively both as a team member and independently; ability to work a flexible schedule - including late afternoons and evenings and weekends. Security access to Powder River Correctional Facility (PRCF) required. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Must have basic computer literacy and experience in MS Word. Must be willing to travel occasionally. Multi-tasking is essential as is constant vigilance.
PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; knowledge and/or experience in Adult Education; knowledge of and/or experience in office management;experience working within a correctional facility.
SPECIAL: Must be able to pass and maintain security clearance and be approved to enter Oregon Department of Corrections facilities. This position is completely dependent upon sufficient available funds from Oregon DOC to support the position and is subject to termination in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Intergovernmental Agreement between TVCC and DOC. All Oregon Department of Corrections' contract employees are responsible for upholding the mission of ODOC by promoting public safety, holding AIC's accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. ODOC contract employees oversee and manage AICs in order to maintain safe, civil and productive institutions. They are responsible for the safety of AICs and protection of property at their work site. All employees have a significant impact on the success of the ODOC mission and need to understand the fundamentals of the Oregon Accountability Model.
The Oregon Accountability Model emphasizes the importance of criminal risk factor assessment, AIC work and programs to mitigate identified risks, staff-AIC interactions that support positive change, inclusion of families and children as a positive support in an AIC's life, successful reentry into the community, and ongoing community supervision and programming. Staff interactions with AICs on a daily basis are, without doubt, the most powerful tool to reinforce pro-social behavior. Thus, the nature of interactions with AICs is core to the ultimate success of corrections and community safety. Each contract employee is expected to model appropriate pro-social behavior, support positive change in individual AIC's and actively support the Oregon Accountability Model through day-to-day interactions with others.
Supplemental Information
This is a full-time, Professional (grant funded) exempt position with full benefits. The person accepting this position will likely work Monday-Thursday (10:30 am - 7:45 pm) and Friday (11:45 am - 4:15 pm).
Treasure Valley Community College
Full-time Employee Benefits
Come work for us! Working for TVCC comes with many exciting benefits. With 11 annual paid holidays, Friday's off in the summer, Christmas break for all employees, generous vacation and sick leave along with a great selection of medical, dental and vision plans to choose from (for eligible employees and their dependents), retirement benefit (for eligible employees) and much more, choosing to work for TVCC will be a great step in your career. We invite you to apply and experience the benefits of a thriving community college that values each employees' contributions to its success!
A little about us...TVCC welcomes you to Ontario - where Oregon begins! TVCC was founded in 1962 and is located on a 90-acre campus near the center of Ontario, Oregon. TVCC currently employs around 150 full-time faculty and staff. TVCC's campuses and centers extend to several locations throughout Oregon and Idaho: Caldwell (Idaho), Burns (Oregon), Snake River Correctional Institution, Warner Creek Correctional Facility, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute, Powder River Correctional Facility, and Two Rivers Correctional Institution. Ontario is an agriculturally based city of over 11,000 people, with a service area population of over 60,000. Ontario is situated in the Treasure Valley and located about 60 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The Treasure Valley offers many outdoor opportunities for the entire family, including fishing, boating, hunting, camping, skiing and sightseeing.
Professional Staff:
Vacation - 20 days (160 hours), per fiscal year (prorated at date of hire and date of termination). Employees are paid for accrued, but unused vacation hours when they leave employment.
Personal Leave - 16 hours, per fiscal year (prorated at date of hire).
Sick - 8 hours per month (unlimited accrual). Employees are not paid out for sick hours when they leave employment.
Additional benefits offered at no charge to FT employees
$10,000 - Life Insurance coverage
$10,000 - Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Long Term Disability Plan
Classified Staff:
Vacation - Years 1-4 10 days (80 hrs) per year
Years 5-9 15 days (120 hrs) per year
Years 10+ 20 days (160 hrs) per year
Employees are paid for accrued, but unused vacation hours when they leave employment.
Sick - 8 hours per month (unlimited accrual). Employees are not paid out for sick hours when they leave employment.
Additional benefits offered at no charge to FT employees
$10,000 - Life Insurance coverage
$10,000 - Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Long Term Disability Plan
TVEA Faculty (10-month):
Sick Leave: 10 days (80 hours) per academic year with an additional 2 days (16 hours) if they teach during the summer term
Personal Leave: 4 working days each academic year
Additional time off is built into the academic calendar (Spring Break, Summer Break, Winter Break, etc.)
$100,000 - Life Insurance / AD&D coverage
AFSCME Faculty (12-month):
Sick Leave: 12 days (96 hours) per academic year
Personal Leave: 7 working days each academic year
Additional time off is built into the academic calendar (Spring Break, Summer Break, Winter Break, etc.)
$100,000 - Life Insurance / AD&D coverage
PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)
Full-time employees become eligible for PERS/OPSRP after completing the 6-month waiting period. This mandatory membership in PERS/OPSRP requires a 6% (pre-tax) contribution of your gross salary. You can find more information at If you are a current member of PERS, your eligibility will be immediate.