College Bridge Coordinator

Position Summary
The College Bridge Coordinator will support the implementation of the Petey Greene Program ( PGP ) College Bridge program at SCI Phoenix. The program aims at helping students to develop the writing reading and numeracy skills necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence. The College Bridge program consists of a math course and a writing reading and critical thinking course. Both courses are taught by instructors recruited by the PGP among faculty and advanced graduate students from local colleges and universities supported by volunteer tutors who are typically undergraduate students and members of the community. The PGP College Bridge Coordinator will be responsible for assisting PGP staff in recruiting and managing the College Bridge volunteers. Prior to the beginning of the semester the PGP College Bridge Coordinator will select prospective tutors vetting and interviewing applicants in collaboration with the PGP Philadelphia Regional Manager. During the semester the PGP College Bridge Coordinator will monitor student and volunteer attendance working with PGP staff to provide debrief opportunities for volunteers. They will conduct regular virtual check-ins with tutors and instructors and facilitate the exchange of information between the two groups. Additionally they will help track tutor and instructor feedback to ensure that it is submitted in a timely manner. This is a remote position with occasional trips to the Department of Corrections facility in Collegeville PA required. This is a two-year grant-funded position and subject to grant funding. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values. Why work at Villanova Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova Universitys founding in 1842 we have been inspired by the values of truth unity and love and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nations best colleges and universities. VUs inclusion again in U.S. News & World Reports 2025 Best Colleges rankings is another indication of the Universitys continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanovas most precious asset is our people . As an employee you will receive a holistic benefits package generous paid time off a competitive retirement savings plan flexible work options wellness programs including gym membership professional development tuition assistance and more .

Duties And Responsibilities
Support PGP staff in recruiting new volunteers and responding to applications with next steps. Vet applications and conduct volunteer interviews in collaboration with PGP staff Determine volunteers semester tutoring schedule in collaboration with PGP partner organizations and with support of PGP staff Support in the process of getting volunteers cleared to enter SCI Phoenix Assist in confirming that volunteers complete all onboarding requirements before beginning tutoring and sending reminders when necessary Coordinate weekly transportation for volunteers In collaboration with PGP hold weekly meetings to provide follow-up trainings for College Bridge tutors and facilitate communication between tutors and instructors Monitor volunteer attendance forms and course log and follow up with any necessary support or to provide reminders about not submitted attendance forms Communicate regularly with volunteers especially if an incident occurs or a volunteer misses a tutoring session providing support as needed and flagging issues when appropriate Ensure that all volunteers and students complete intake forms and evaluation Manage volunteer data including schedules attendance and feedback through Salesforce Input data from student intake forms to spreadsheets Respond promptly to emails from volunteers university faculty and staff and fellow staff. Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education: Bachelors degree Work Experience Experience working with justice-involved populations Work Skills Strong communications skills and ability to represent program core principles Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task Ability to creatively problem-solve and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of diverse stakeholders from corrections officers and prison staff to academic administrators and university faculty and students. Demonstrated experience using: Microsoft Excel Word Adobe Acrobat; Google Drive and Google Calendar. Valid drivers license Eligibility to be cleared as a volunteer in PA Department of Corrections ( PADOC ) facilities Strong people skills and ability to network and build partnerships at both grassroots and institutional levels. Independent self-starting work ethos as demonstrated by past achievements.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in post-secondary education Familiarity with the PADOCs regulations policies and culture

Work Schedule
full-time/12-months