Director, Corrections to College Program

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision, this position serves as the Corrections to College Program Director of the Pathway Home 4 Grant Program funded by the US Department of Labor, Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. This position will oversee the Corrections to College Program to support prospective, current, and formally incarcerated participants in the program. The successful candidate will guide the day-to-day implementation of the program, develop appropriate programs and services that lead to recruitment, workforce training, evaluation, and job placement of formally incarcerated eligible participants. The Director is responsible for meeting and reporting project deliverables. The successful candidate will ensure that each grant project participant receives quality training and job placement preparation through hands-on supervision of staff. This position is also responsible for connecting and managing relationships with employers that are willing to work with this special population.
Travel to correctional facility required.
This is a grant funded temporary position which ends on December 31, 2026. The incumbent is subject to annual performance evaluations and grant contract renewal.

  

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred with combination of relevant work experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Six or more years of experience in workforce education and working with transformational justice programs, incarcerated or formally incarcerated individuals and three years of supervisory experience at a post-secondary educational institution.

Required:

• Successfully complete a criminal history background check
• Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license
• Successfully complete the Broward College and Florida Department of Corrections compliance training.

Essential Functions:

• Daily -20%: Directs, creates, and oversees the vision, implementation timeline and strategies needed for achievement of program goals. Responsible for communicating WIOA regulations and eligibility criteria and ensure staff understanding. Manages the grant budget according to the plan.
• Weekly -10%: Provides effective leadership and guidance to ensure that each participant receives quality training and job placement preparation.
• Bi-Weekly - 15%: Establishes professional working relationship with community organizations to provide social services to participant. Develops and manages relationship with employers to provide job placement opportunities for participants and ensure their level of satisfaction with the participant and the program.
• Weekly -5%: Attends required meetings with local agencies or college committees regarding job placement and job retention issues; apprise staff of discussions held at these meetings.
• Daily -10%: Executes the operational plan for the Pathway Home 4 grant program as outlined in the grant proposal and provides direction. Provides positive vision for required changes during program operation. Oversees quality assurance functions in terms of customer service, data and file management.
• Monthly -10%: Prepares reports, documentation, and related materials to inform Broward College leadership and grant funder on project progress at regular intervals, both in written and oral communication forms. Presentations to larger groups may occasionally be necessary.
• Weekly -10%: Advises and supports the student success initiatives aimed at enrolling and retaining program participants in their selected program of study.
• Weekly -5%: Maintains accurate program participant tracking information and monitors data analytics and trends of participants in the Corrections to College program.
• Daily -5%: Responsible for personnel management for the Corrections to College program, including recommendation, staffing, hiring, termination and discipline.
• Quarterly -5%: Serves as the liaison between the grant funder and Broward College related to the Corrections to College program.
• Weekly -5%: Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skills and experience in providing career development assistance.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude.
• Experience in student achievement and program evaluation.
• Ability to utilize database tracking systems.
• Extensive functional knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies
• General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences
• Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
• Strong supervisory and team building skills
• Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues

Competencies

Leadership & Results Orientation                            

Inspires and generates enthusiasm and commitment for the vision, mission and core values of the College. Promotes employee growth and development through professional, technical, and academic programs and services. Makes effective decisions and produces results through strategic planning and development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. Sets goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver results.    

                               

Innovation and Creativity                             

Successfully implements creative ideas to move the organization, processes, and systems forward. Introduces new concepts, models, practices and services that serve to improve the Colleges value in the community.                  

                               

Teamwork & Collaboration                             

Promotes quality teams through the effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g. establishes performance standards, appraises staff accomplishments using developed standards, and takes action to reward and counsel as appropriate). Embraces and employs the diversity of individuals, cultures, values, ideas and communication styles in the achievement of common goals.        

Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College's mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff.                     

                               

Continuous Improvement & Quality Service Orientation                           

Anticipates, identifies, diagnoses and consults on potential or actual problem areas relating to program implementation and divisional goal achievement. Fosters and environment of respect, dignity, and compassion that affirms and empowers all of its members (students, faculty, staff, outside organizations, others you provide service to) while striving for the highest ethical standards and social responsibility       

                               

Resource Management & Technology                            

Develops and implements the most emergent technologies for the unit utilizing methods and strategies that create environments that are flexible and responsive to the needs of local and national trends and the College's mission. Plans, organizes and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Ensures the effective use of college resources, implements fiscally sound practices and environmentally sustainable initiatives      

                               

Job Title

Director, Corrections to College Program

  

Position Number

P0087804

    

Job Status

Full time Temporary

    

Department

Workforce Innovation and Impact

  

Location

Willis Holcombe Center

    

Pay Grade

211

    

Salary

$64,865 - $74,595 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

  

Work Shift

First Shift

   

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday/Weekends/Varies

   

Hours Per Week

37.5

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application along with a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript(s) are required.

   

Designated Essential Personnel

No

   

FLSA Status

Exempt

   

Position Classification

Administrators

   

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to [email protected] or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf . 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.  You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

  

Diversity and Inclusion are a priority at Broward College
Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.
For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [email protected].

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.