Job Information
The Research Foundation for SUNY Program Manager - Office of Higher Education in Prison in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: System Administration Posted On: Thu Aug 29 2024 Job Description:
Office: Office of Student Success
Title: Program Manager, Office of Higher Education in Prison
Reports to: Deputy Director, Office of Higher Education in Prison
Position Overview:
The Program Manager Is a full-time grant funded position that will further SUNY's goal of achieving fair and inclusive access to quality higher education for people who are currently and formerly incarcerated by providing support to campuses with Higher Education in Prison programs. In collaboration with the Deputy Director, the Program Manager will help campuses design, launch, expand, and enhance programs in correctional facility settings.
Currently, SUNY has 14 campuses working within 24 correctional facilities. However, with the reinstatement of Pell, SUNY is committed to expanding equal access to higher education in all 42 NYS correctional facilities. The OHEP Program Manager will work with campuses to build and expand quality programming inside correctional facilities that is student centered and is in compliance with SUNY, State, and Federal policies. In addition to supporting campus programming, the Program Manager will work to manage OHEP's growing portfolio of statewide programs and initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Technical Assistance and Compliance:
Assist SUNY campus in the development and implementation of HEP program policies, procedures, and guidelines
Stay current on DOCCS, SUNY, and Financial Aid policies and regulations
Review state, accreditor, and federal Pell application materials and support campus in the timely submissions of those materials
Campus Program Development
Work with SUNY campuses to coordinate, plan, and implement new programs in prisons
Support campus administrators in program planning conversations with correctional facilities
Facilitate opportunities for collaboration with campus leadership, Admissions, Academic Affairs, Registrars, and Financial Aid Directors
Work to increase regional SUNY collaboration in programming in correctional facilities
Manage transitions in HEP programs including new collaborations, prison closure, and new site locations
Work with OHEP and SUNY team to develop transfer practices and processes specifically designed to support incarcerated students
Participate in site visits to prisons and campuses, as needed
OHEP Program Development
Work with Deputy director to develop and implement new programs and initiatives such as
OHEP Statewide Correctional Facility Speaker Series and Alumni Programs
OHEP Educational Justice for All Fellowship program for alumni in re-entry
OHEP and Center for Professional Development collaboration to strengthen and support faculty and administrators in our SUNY HEP community of practice
Job Requirements:
Required Education/Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of work experience in higher education in prison or in a related field
Preferred Education/ Qualifications:
Master's degree
Strong knowledge of higher education
Familiarity with financial aid and transfer policy and processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Knowledge of financial aid, admissions, and transfer policies
The compensation for this role is between $75,000 to $80,000. The pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, and certifications.
Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.