Job Summary The University of Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP) seeks an Education Justice Coordinator to lead the coordination and support implementation of its Student Center Training Lab, a national‑facing initiative designed to support college‑in‑prison programs in adopting and adapting UPEP's Student Center model. The position is funded through the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and contributes to UPEP's broader commitment to advancing educational access and justice for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. The position is grant‑funded and continues after one year contingent upon performance, with continuation after three years contingent upon availability of funds. Individuals with direct lived experience and expertise with the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply. UPEP is a multidisciplinary initiative that provides on‑site college‑level curriculum and educational enrichment programming to students incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF). The program offers a bachelor's degree, credit‑bearing and non‑credit‑bearing courses, workshops, and guest lectures grounded in the humanities and educational justice frameworks. Since 2024, UPEP has been developing a Student Center inside the women‑designated unit at USCF. The center is an educational hub led by incarcerated Education Advocates that centralizes academic resources, peer tutoring, and humanities programming for all incarcerated learners in the unit. More information about the Student Center can be found at The Education Justice Coordinator will play a dual role supporting the launch and implementation of a Training Lab to assist college‑in‑prison programs across the country to adopt the model. The Coordinator will work closely with staff, instructors, community partners, and volunteers to ensure that programming at USCF remains responsive and aligned with UPEP's mission.Responsibilities Student Center National Training Lab Coordination Coordinate the development and implementation of Training Lab curriculum and materialsOrganize and help facilitate trainings for partner programsSchedule and coordinate meetings and training sessions on the University of Utah campusCoordinate and support site visits to the Utah State Correctional FacilityManage logistics for visiting practitioners, including communication, preparation, and follow‑upSupport ongoing technical assistance and relationship‑building with partner sitesTrack participation, outcomes, and continuous improvement of the Training LabUPEP Student Center Coordination Facilitate weekly Student Center programming at USCFSupport incarcerated Education Advocates in implementing programming through planning, communication, resource distribution, and coordinationAssist off‑site with center scheduling, materials preparation, and program logisticsHelp sustain the Student Center as a responsive, student‑driven educational hub through ongoing off‑site support and collaborationParticipate in weekly UPEP meetings at USCFThis job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work environment and level of frequency typically required: Nearly continuously: office environment. Physical requirements and level of frequency that may be required: Nearly continuously: sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: bending, reaching overhead.Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years of related experience required; ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks; computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and/or database software preferred; demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Bachelor's degree in a related field may be preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.Preferences Bachelor's degree or two years related professional experienceDemonstrated interest in education justice, prison education, or carceral studiesEvidence of strong organizational, communication, and project management skillsAbility to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple prioritiesA valid driver's license and reliable transportationAbility to successfully pass a criminal background check required to work at the Utah State Correctional Facility#J-18808-Ljbffr
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