Prison Education Coordinator

Prison Education Coordinator

Position Summary:

Provide day-to-day operational, academic, and student success support for Ensign College programs at correctional facilities. The role helps implement a spiritually grounded, skills-based programs from Ensign College at correctional facilities, aligning all logistics with the program vision, Ensign College policies, Department of Corrections (DOC) regulations, and Church Educational System (CES) standards. The mission of Ensign College is to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ. 

Program Operations and Logistics

• Coordinate prison-site course schedules, room reservations, and technology access.

• Maintain compliance documentation and security clearances for faculty, volunteers, and mentors.

• Track and report enrollment, persistence, and completion metrics to the Director.

Curriculum & Faculty Support

• Assist the Director and Instructional Designers in adapting courses for correctional facility security.

•  Prepare adjunct and volunteer instructor contracts and training materials.

• Collect and organize assessment data and draft summaries for program reviews.

Student Services

• Serve as a point of contact for incarcerated students—answer questions about access, admissions, registration, financial arrangements, and academic progress.

• Facilitate orientation sessions and coordinate delivery of advising, tutoring, and career-planning resources.

• Coordinate student access with Department of Corrections staff.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Pilot and document innovative learning modalities (e.g., offline LMS, secure tablets) approved by the Director.

• Gather qualitative and quantitative feedback; recommend refinements to processes, policies, and partnerships.

Partnership & Communication

• Liaise with Dept of Corrections education officers and other staff, along with Ensign staff and leadership to resolve operational issues.

• Represent the program at internal meetings in the Director’s absence and prepare concise status reports.

Administrative & Fiscal Support

• Manage program calendars, meeting agendas, and purchasing/expense reports.

• Maintain SharePoint sites and documents that house program documentation.

In addition to fulfilling this purpose, each employee continuously strives to bring about the mission of Ensign College, which is to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ.

All employees accept as conditions of employment that they will:

• Be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

• Refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the college mission or the Church of Jesus Christ  of Latter-day Saints,

• Act in accordance with the Church Educational System Honor Code and the Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations,  (See Employee Conduct Policy),

• Receive clearance from the Ecclesiastical Clearance Office of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,

• Comply with all college policies and procedures,

• Commitment to bring about the purposes of Ensign College,

• Reside in the state of Utah,

• Maintain these conditions of employment on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution preferred or related work experience. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Organizational Excellence—able to juggle multiple timelines, keep meticulous records, and meet strict deadlines.

• Interpersonal & Cross-cultural Communication—build trust with incarcerated learners, corrections officials, faculty, and Church volunteers. Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills to represent the college with internal and external partners, and collaborate across organizational boundaries.

• Problem Solving & Adaptability—navigate unexpected facility lockdowns, technology limitations, and evolving regulations with calm resourcefulness.

• Technical Proficiency—competent in LMS administration, Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, SharePoint), and data-tracking tools.

• Mission Alignment—demonstrated commitment to developing “capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ” through education. 

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  Contact Human Resources with questions. 

• MINIMAL EXERTION - Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Involves sitting for extended periods of time and walking or standing for brief periods of time.

• TALKING – Using the spoken word in order to clearly communicate ideas and messages to other people.

• HEARING – Perceiving and understanding the speech of another person.

Ensign College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, or veteran's status. As an educational institution owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ensign College gives lawful hiring preference to qualified, faithful members of the Church who are in good standing.