Job Description

Overview

This limited-service position was created through a grant that was awarded to Vermont State Colleges who will sub-grant to the VT Department of Corrections. As the Post-Secondary Program Coordinator, this position will engage with Vermont\'s correctional facility staff in post-secondary educational opportunities and improved employment opportunities for staff. This position will be in the Department of Corrections and be supervised by the Deputy Director of the Office of Professional Standards and Compliance. Duties include creating, planning, and executing communication strategies to connect VTDOC staff with post-secondary learning opportunities available through the Community College of Vermont (CCV). Collaborating with VTDOC executive management, CCV, and stakeholders to identify areas of staff needs and/or vulnerabilities in the workplace that can be addressed through class offerings. Design, prepare, and present training and informational materials to VTDOC staff to promote post-secondary education opportunities available through the CPSEI for all Department staff interested in pursuing post-secondary education and career path development. This position will include considerable travel as you will be required to attend meetings, develop professional development plans with staff, and other events across the state to include correctional facilities and field sites. The position is fully funded through 8/31/2025 with a potential one-year extension.

Who May Apply

This position, DOC Post Secondary Program Coordinator - Limited Service (Job Requisition #47338), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed predominantly in an office setting with frequent travel to six correctional facilities throughout the State. Work schedule will include regular scheduled hours outside State workday (7:45 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday) and may include some weekend support.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience in project management, or program coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as described above.

Bachelor\'s degree in one or more of the following and/or other related field: adult learning, education, organizational development, and/or public administration AND two (2) years or more experience that includes any combination the following: training or staff development, teaching or facilitating programs for adults, providing consultation services to an organization.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to this position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

DOC PREA Requirements

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking . Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.
PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements: In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it\'s more than a paycheck. The State\'s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State\'s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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