Director of Correctional Education

The UAF Community and Technical College (CTC) prides itself on being student-centered, collaborative, and inclusive. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in correctional education! We are seeking a dynamic individual with a deep understanding of regulations, curriculum development, and reentry processes. If you have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a knack for data analysis, we want to hear from you. Experience in policy implementation, staff recruitment, and building employer partnerships is essential. Help us innovate and continuously improve our educational programs. 

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of guidelines, regulations, and labor market trends at the federal, state, and institutional levels. They should have expertise in curriculum development, reentry processes, and correctional education practices, along with strong project management skills, including program development, implementation, evaluation, and budget management. Excellent collaboration, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, as well as proficiency in data analysis and reporting. The candidate must be adept at policy implementation and development, navigating complex regulatory environments, and conducting labor market research. The capacity to recruit and supervise instructional staff and incarcerated inmates, establish and maintain employer partnerships, and continuously improve educational programs based on evaluations and feedback are essential for success in this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, criminal justice, or a related field and six years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to correctional education, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the main location of UAF Community & Technical College in downtown Fairbanks. Work perform will be on-site. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 82, based on education and experience.

To complete your application please attach the following:

• Professional Resume or C.V.
• Cover letter detailing qualifications for this position.
• Three (3) professional references to include the name, professional relationship, email address and contact phone number.
• Unofficial transcripts, training certificates or proof of an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dianna James, UAF Community & Technical College Director of Operations, at drjames3@alaska.edu or 907-455-2863.

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