Program Coordinator - Tisch College

Tufts University•Medford, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator is a central member of the Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT) team during a period of organizational transition and program redesign. Reporting to the TUPIT Interim Director, this role coordinates the day-to-day operations of TUPIT’s academic and reentry programming and helps ensure a strong educational experience for students before, during, and after incarceration. The coordinator works with faculty, correctional partners, students, alumni, community organizations, and university colleagues to support student success, coordinate program operations, develop partnerships, and improve TUPIT’s educational and reentry model. The role coordinates prison-based courses and student support, provides academic and reentry advising, and helps with individualized transition planning and referrals. It also supports budgets and program records, coordinates schedules and learning materials across educational sites, assists with events and communications, and contributes to assessment, research, reporting, and continuous improvement. The position is hybrid and requires regular travel among Tufts University, participating correctional facilities, partner institutions, and community organizations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
5+ years of related experience.
0–3 years of related office experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education in prison, correctional education, reentry programming, restorative justice, adult education, student affairs, or closely related fields.
Lived experience with incarceration, the criminal legal system, or successful community reentry.
Knowledge of Massachusetts correctional systems, higher education in prison, and organizations supporting successful community reentry.
Experience developing collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, government agencies, employers, or nonprofit organizations.
Experience facilitating educational programs, workshops, group learning experiences, or student leadership development.
Experience supporting program assessment, research, data collection, continuous improvement initiatives, or grant-funded programs.
Familiarity with university student information systems, financial systems, and project management software.
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, civic engagement, restorative justice, and expanding educational opportunity for historically marginalized communities.
Knowledge of or experience in the subject matter.
Some familiarity with AirTable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate semester implementation of prison-based educational programming and delivery of academic courses and student support services.
Deliver and help develop student success and reentry preparation programming for incarcerated students.
Provide academic and reentry advising, identify barriers to student success, and collaborate on appropriate supports.
Coordinate orientations, logistics, and ongoing support for faculty and student teaching assistants involved in prison-based instruction.
Coordinate recruitment, application review, scheduling, and onboarding for student teaching assistants, and make recommendations to the Interim Director.
Coordinate registration materials, course evaluations, academic documentation, and communications among Tufts, BHCC, correctional partners, and students.
Help foster a student-centered learning environment supporting academic excellence, leadership development, and transition beyond incarceration.
Coordinate day-to-day operations of TUPIT’s prison-based academic and reentry programming with the Senior Program Coordinator across multiple educational sites.
Support expenditure tracking, financial transactions, expense reconciliation, and preparation of budget reports with the Interim Director.
Maintain program records, student files, rosters, operational documentation, and shared resources using university information systems.
Coordinate program calendars, scheduling, meeting logistics, and shared planning documents.
Coordinate procurement, preparation, and distribution of books, instructional materials, technology, registration documents, and other educational resources.
Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising, donor engagement, public events, and external communications.
Coordinate schedules and day-to-day assignments for student assistants and volunteers.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with employers, housing providers, educational institutions, community organizations, mentors, and service providers supporting students’ transitions after incarceration.
Coordinate individualized reentry planning, referrals, and resource navigation with community partners and university colleagues.
Maintain an up-to-date network of community resources and referral partners.
Coordinate communication and collaborative planning with correctional staff, community organizations, and university partners to strengthen continuity of educational and reentry services.
Represent TUPIT with external partners and at community meetings, conferences, and public events as appropriate.
Collaborate with the Interim Director on strengthening educational programming, student support systems, and operational effectiveness.
Gather information, document current practices, and contribute to redesign and continuous improvement of TUPIT’s educational and reentry model.
Participate in program assessment, data collection, research, and evaluation projects.
Help identify opportunities for innovative programming, strategic partnerships, operational improvements, and enhanced student support.
Assist in preparing reports, presentations, materials, and other documents communicating TUPIT’s work and impact.
Participate in TUPIT, Tisch College, and University meetings, trainings, committees, and professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with Tisch College colleagues to plan and implement college-wide events and initiatives.
Support research, communications, assessment, and special projects advancing the missions of TUPIT and Tisch College.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of TUPIT’s evolving mission and strategic priorities.