Education Justice Coordinator

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of Training Lab curriculum and materials
• Organize and help facilitate trainings for partner programs
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and training sessions on the University of Utah campus
• Coordinate and support site visits to the Utah State Correctional Facility
• Manage logistics for visiting practitioners, including communication, preparation, and follow-up
• Support ongoing technical assistance and relationship-building with partner sites
• Track participation, outcomes, and continuous improvement of the Training Lab
• Provide key coordinating support for the Training Lab
• Provide onsite support and coordination for the day-to-day functioning of the Student Center at USCF
• Facilitate weekly Student Center programming at USCF
• Support incarcerated Education Advocates in implementing programming through planning, communication, resource distribution, and coordination
• Aid off-site with center scheduling, materials preparation, and program logistics
• Help sustain the Student Center as a responsive, student-driven educational hub through ongoing off-site support and collaboration
• Participate in weekly UPEP meetings at USCF

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
• Demonstrated interest in education justice, prison education, or carceral studies
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple priorities
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation