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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for prison reentry in the United States is $39.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Prison Reentry role, you need a background in social work, counseling, or criminal justice, often with relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with case management software, community resources, and sometimes state or federal reentry program guidelines is important. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and resilience enable professionals to build trust and motivate formerly incarcerated individuals. These skills are vital to helping clients successfully navigate their transition back into society and reduce recidivism.

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A Prison Reentry job involves helping individuals transition from incarceration back into society successfully. This may include providing case management, job placement assistance, housing support, mental health services, and mentorship. The goal is to reduce recidivism by addressing challenges like employment, education, and social reintegration. Professionals in this field work with government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to create support networks for returning citizens.

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Professionals in Prison Reentry often face challenges such as helping clients overcome stigma, secure housing or employment, and adapt to community life after incarceration. Each client may have unique needs and barriers, requiring tailored support and creative problem-solving. The work is both rewarding and demanding, often involving collaboration with social services, employers, and legal systems. Applicants should be prepared for a dynamic environment where patience, persistence, and adaptability are needed to achieve positive outcomes for clients.

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Infographic showing various Prison Reentry job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,896 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

Policy & Research Advisory Committee

Education Justice Project

Champaign, IL • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Education Justice Project (EJP) is a unit of the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a comprehensive college-in-prison program. The mission of EJP is to build a model college-in-prison program that demonstrates the positive effects of higher education on incarcerated students, their families, the communities to which they return, the host institution, and society as a whole. To accomplish this mission, EJP developed several programs and initiatives, including a Policy & Research Division.
The mission of EJP's Policy & Research Division is to educate and equip relevant stakeholders with knowledge, skills, and confidence to produce research and practice civic engagement that promotes equity-focused and evidence-based policymaking related to higher education in prison, reentry, and other relevant issues. We work to challenge the dominant narrative around incarceration, mitigate the impacts of incarceration, support the creation of more humane and just responses to harm and violence, and allow college-in-prison programs to flourish only as long as prisons exist.
In order to ground our policy and research work in the experiences of system-impacted people, we are recruiting a committee of advisors who have experience with policy work and higher education in prison. Advisors will provide guidance to the Policy & Research Team, drawing upon their lived expertise. They are also encouraged to participate in internal and external events that align with EJP's policy & research work.
This is a paid consultant position. Compensation is $25/hour, up to $2,500/year and committee members are expected to commit 8 to 10 hours per month. Advisory committee members will serve a 2-year term.
Responsibilities and Duties

  • Advise the EJP policy & research director in relation to specific projects and initiatives, including but not limited to:
    • feedback on policy & research division SMART goals
    • guidance on policy agenda and strategy
    • input on specific legislation and policies
  • Provide other consultation and technical assistance as requested regarding the division's work
  • Attend quarterly advisory committee meetings, monthly team meetings, and ad hoc meetings as needed;
Required Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Illinois' criminal legal systems and policies, especially as it relates to higher education in prison and reentry;
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills;
  • Proven dependability and reliability;
  • Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and evidence-based policy
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior involvement in a prison education program within the Illinois Department of Corrections;
  • Experience serving as a consultant or advisor.
Apply by April 30, 2026 for priority consideration. To apply, please complete the application by clicking on the blue 'Apply for This Job' button in the top right corner.

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