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TITLE: On-Site Junior Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Center for Adult Learning and Governmental Relations

REPORTS TO: Coordinator for Work-Based Learning

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 Month

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 20 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The On-Site Junior Coordinator provides essential academic and student support services to adults in custody participating in Kentucky State University's prison education program. This position plays a key role in maintaining a consistent on-site presence, providing academic advising, assisting faculty, and coordinating logistics for incarcerated students. The role involves maintaining scheduled on-site office hours at the correctional facility and ensuring consistent communication and coordination between students, faculty, and institutional staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The essential job functions of an On-Site coordinator at Kentucky State University typically include the following:

These essential job functions collectively contribute to the On-Site coordinator’s role in advancing the academic mission of Kentucky State University, including excellence in providing academic support, connecting the student with the course instructor when applicable, impactful academic and social support, quality customer service, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. The specific duties may vary depending on the center’s needs and the evolving priorities of the university and the prison education program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge:

Abilities:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

OTHER DUTIES:

In addition to the essential job functions, an On-Site Coordinator at Kentucky State University may be involved in various other duties and activities contributing to overall academic and institutional goals. These additional duties can include:

It's important to note that specific duties can vary based on the center’s needs, the Director of Work Based Learning’s expertise, and the evolving priorities of the university.

QUALIFICATIONS:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment:

Correctional Facility Setting:

The role requires spending a significant amount of time (approximately three days per week) at Roderer Correctional Complex or similar facilities. This setting involves security measures, strict protocols, and coordination with prison staff.

On-Campus Work:

The remainder of the work may occur on campus or in office environments

Office Space:

The coordinator will have designated on-site office hours within the correctional facility, necessitating mobility between the university campus and the facility.

Physical Conditions:

Movement Between Locations:

Travel between campus and correctional facilities is part of the role. Reliable transportation is essential.

Extended Periods of Desk Work:

Performing administrative tasks, research, advising, and mentoring requires sitting for long periods while working on a computer.

Secure Environment Compliance:

Adhering to security procedures, screenings, and facility protocols when entering or leaving correctional facilities.

Schedule:

Set Office Hours in Correctional Facility:

Must maintain scheduled office hours (approximately two -three days weekly) on-site at the correctional facility.

Potential Evening or Weekend Commitments:

Professional development activities, outreach initiatives, and student support might occasionally require flexibility outside regular hours.

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.