Description

Job Responsibilities

- Develop Penn’s Prison Education Program: Develop a clear vision for university-wide support and participation; create and realize a plan for sustainability and growth; coordinate course offerings and situate Penn courses within pathways to credentials for incarcerated students; develop a pathway for formerly incarcerated students to access educational opportunities, along with educational and reentry resources; create a program budget.
- Development and Alumni Relations: Coordinate with colleagues in the office of Development and Alumni Relations, external groups, and individuals to connect to external funding support, building a model for sustainable maintenance and growth of the program. Working with the Civic House Director and colleagues in Development and Alumni Relations, coordinate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and potential supporters.
- Support Existing Efforts Related to Incarceration at Penn: Seek out, identify, and document faculty doing existing work related to incarceration at Penn; support opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and connecting efforts among faculty and with local non‑profits and formerly incarcerated community leaders; create opportunities to bring together faculty involved in related work to build community, education, and opportunities for collaboration.
- Faculty Recruitment and Training: Identify faculty interested in teaching inside prison; develop a training program for faculty to prepare for quality teaching inside, support faculty in the development of courses.
- Connection to Local and National Prison Education Efforts: Stay current on research, best practices,



national trends, and fundraising opportunities by connecting with national networks and national models for prison education; serve on regional networks to stay informed about state-wide policies, and connected to university partners; work with local non‑profit organizations supporting incarcerated students, along with reentry organizations that support resources people need when returning home.
- Leading a Relationship to State and Local Corrections and Prisons: coordination with the Department of Corrections, correctional facilities, city offices, and non‑profit organizations needed to support for faculty teaching inside and for incarcerated students returning home to Philadelphia; act as a liaison to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and SCI‑Chester facilities and staff, to develop and implement opportunities for faculty to teach credit‑bearing courses in prison, eventually connecting courses to degree‑granting programs.
- Civic House Responsibilities: participate and contribute to Civic House strategic planning; work to integrate prison education efforts with Civic House programming; coordinate resource‑sharing and maintain regular communication with other Civic House staff; participate in broader Civic House events and programs.





Qualifications

- Bachelor's and 2‑3 years of relevant work experience involving Higher Education in prison or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree highly preferred.
- Applicants should possess a deep understanding of and commitment to implementing educational opportunities in prisons, working with prison administrations, building relationships with incarcerated students, prison staff, university administrators, and faculty necessary for a successful program.
- Experience working closely with faculty and incarcerated populations is desirable.
- Applicants must also be able to demonstrate solid organizational, facilitation, writing, program management, and fundraising skills, as well as a high level of initiative.
- Proficient computer skills required including Word processing and database use; the successful candidate will have experience with additional software and with navigating and creating internet‑based resources, including social media and other content.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Provost Interdisciplinary Programs

Pay Range

$58,506.00 - $75,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity emp

📌 Administrative Director Of The Penn Prison Education And Reentry Initiative (Canberra)
🏢 Trustees of University of Pennsylvania
📍 Canberra