Education Services Administrator Reentry Division

Education Services Administrator Reentry Division

Full Time Permanent WMS Band 2

Location: DOC Headquarters Tumwater WA

Salary Range: $108076 $120204 Annually

The Washington State Department of Corrections Reentry team is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative leader to join the Education Services unit as the Education Services Administrator! This role is responsible for the strategic direction overall management and expansion of all education services provided to incarcerated individuals to support educational goals workforce development and the successful reentry into the community. The successful candidate must be able to work in Tumwater WA on a daily basis. Telework (up to two days each week) may be available based on workload and upon a conversation with the positions supervisor.

Through partnerships between DOC the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges colleges and universities and private partnerships Washingtons correctional education system provides opportunities for incarcerated students to earn a high school equivalency learn highwage and highdemand workforce skills and earn postsecondary certificates and degrees. As the Education Services Administrator you will collaborate with internal and external partners to direct monitor and approve education pathways to include contract and budget management compliance and reporting with state and federal educational standards and performance evaluation.

This dynamic role administers department policies related to incarcerated individuals education programs and provides department supervision over 225 contract staff including Education Deans/Directors instructional staff and administrative staff. We are searching for a candidate who will provide leadership and represent the education services for the department including on interagency committees by acting as a liaison with contracted providers in legislative matters and more.

The Education Services Administrator models the Reentry Divisions purpose statement of providing people with focused opportunities for success and contributes to the Departments mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives through collaborating with stakeholders. If you are interested and have a passion for playing a part in the success of others we encourage you to apply!

A completed application packet will include:

• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence while promoting innovation engagement and safety leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population our agency and our community.

As an Education Services Administrator some of your duties will include:

• Establishing directing monitoring and planning for incarcerated individuals education services within the Department of Corrections statewide to include:
  • Developing a shared objectives and outcomes and track progress with all education partners.
  • Managing all education services including adult basic education vocational preapprenticeship and postsecondary academic programs that address criminogenic needs and lifeskills programs of the diverse population under the jurisdiction of the department
  • Leading the development in a request for proposals to identify the desired scope and content of interagency agreements and/or contracts between the department and educational service providers that include efficient use of resources to deliver education services including contract budgets
• Developing managing and evaluating correctional education information systems for comprehensive data collection which could look like:
  • Coordinating and reviewing tracking systems for correctional education programs tracking data and maintaining data quality in coordination with college partners and interagency contracts
  • Effectively communicating the results of the education services program and making recommendations to improve outcomes using quality data and information systems
• Developing modifying implementing and monitoring compliance of policies relating to the provision of adult basic education vocational preapprenticeships and postsecondary academic degree programs including:
  • Representing the department in legislative matters concerning incarcerated individuals education and coordinating and composing reports to the Legislature as required.
  • Implementing new postsecondary programs as directed to include oversight and accessibility of state and financial aid resources for incarcerated students in alignment with the U.S. Department of Education rules and requirements
• In coordination with the Education Services Manager and Education Psychologist establish and maintain a process for identifying and assessing incarcerated individuals with learning disabilities traumatic brain injuries and other cognitive impairments to determine whether the person requires accommodations to effectively participate in educational programming.
• Completing legislative report(s) in coordination with the State Board for Community and Technical Collegescolleges and universitiespublic fouryear institutions the WA Student Achievement Council and the Washington statewide Reentry Council.
• Serving as a member of the Governors Adult Education Advisory Council as well as representing the department through interagency committees and various task forces as needed.

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In addition to the above education/experience the below competences are required:

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Understanding processes and rules governing interagency personal and client service contracts.
• Working knowledge of RCWs WACs department policy federal law the legislative process case management and incarcerated individuals.
• Demonstrated record of proficiency in developing culturally competent educational programs along with success in staffing collaboration and performance management with a diverse team and clientele.
• Understanding of trends in education in corrections including the reinstatement of federal financial aid.
• Skills related to planning analyzing and monitoring budgets. Skills in negotiation and persuasion.
• Skills for analyzing introducing tracking and presenting issues before a governing body.
• Experience in data development analysis and presentation.

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• A masters or doctoral degree involving major study in the areas of Social Sciences Criminal Justice Education Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Advanced level of demonstrated effective written and oral communication and presentation skills

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
• Please include a minimum of three 3 professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include nonrelated professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A preemployment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of selfdefense and/or deescalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and . Until this documentation is provided you will not beselected to move forward in the hiring process.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. does not use EVerify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEMOptional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit .

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process please email or call us at. For TTY service please call the Washington Relay Service at 711 or.