What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prison Education Program Coordinator position at University Of Oregon?
Department Summary
The Prison Education Program (PEP) at the University of Oregon provides a range of unique educational opportunities for people incarcerated in Oregon’s prisons, as well as credit and non-credit bearing courses and activities for campus-based students. Elements of the PEP include Inside-Out classes in two of Oregon’s prisons, Inside-only classes at three prisons, and common readings, workshops, lectures, and other activities at four prisons. The PEP also provides television programming to all of Oregon’s prisons and has an interactive distance learning program for individuals in solitary confinement / disciplinary housing at two of the prisons.
The PEP draws upon faculty from a range of disciplines across the colleges at the university and annually hosts a robust cohort of approximately 12 student interns. The PEP does not grant degrees, but supports the attainment of a bachelor’s degree through other UO majors. Student involvement with the PEP has had considerable impact on post-graduate interests, redirecting many students to law school, work in the criminal justice system, and in nonprofits working with people at high risk for involvement in the criminal justice system or people who are reentering communities after incarceration.
Position Summary
Minimum Requirements
- Experience working in carceral settings, including work with incarcerated individuals and administrative work with Department of Corrections and university staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to prison education work.
Salary : $24 - $29
