Hope-Western Prison Education Program - Holland - Hope College

    Hope College
    Hope College Holland

    6 days ago

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    Position Information

    Position Title
    Hope-Western Prison Education Program - Associate Director

    Classification Title
    Administrative Full Time FTE)

    Benefits Eligibility

    Benefits Eligibility

    Department
    Hope -Western Prison Education Program

    Job Description

    Position Summary

    The Associate Director supports the academic, strategic, and operational leadership of the Hope-Western Prison Education Program. This role collaborates closely with the Executive Director, as well as Hope College academic departments and administrative offices to ensure the program provides high-quality instruction, student support, and complies with institutional and accreditation standards. The Associate Director helps shape an educational environment that promotes intellectual growth, personal formation, and student success.

    Key Responsibilities

    Academic Program Leadership
    • Collaborate with academic departments, chairs, program directors, and deans to implement curriculum and recruit faculty for the program.
    • Ensure academic policies, assessment practices, and instructional methods align with Hope College standards.
    • Collaborate with college administrators to ensure compliance with Higher Learning Commission accreditation standards.
    • Develop and administer a course schedule that ensures students' academic progress and timely degree completion.
    Faculty & Instructional Support
    • Recruit, orient, support, and review faculty teaching within the program.
    • Coordinate logistics for instructional delivery-classroom space, course materials, technology needs, and transportation.
    • Partner with Michigan Department of Corrections staff to ensure instructors receive necessary MDOC orientation and security clearances.
    Student Academic Support & Advising
    • Oversee student advising. Serve as a general advisor for students; if teaching a First-Year Seminar, act as the official academic advisor for those students.
    • Oversee academic support services, such as tutoring, academic coaching, disability and accessibility resources.
    • Supervise, in partnership with college librarians, a program of library resource provision and information literacy instruction for HWPEP students.
    • Address academic or disciplinary concerns in collaboration with Executive Director in alignment with Hope College policies and MDOC requirements.
    Student Formation
    • Oversee new student recruitment, admissions, and orientation processes in partnership with the Hope College Admissions Office and the Department of Corrections.
    • Provide oversight of co-curricular programming and student formation initiatives designed to provide a meaningful learning community and promote student transformation.
    Teaching
    • Candidate may teach up to 2 courses each academic year in general education or the candidate's area of expertise, at the discretion of the Executive Director in consultation with the Dean of Arts & Humanities.
    Assessment, Data, & Research
    • Coordinate data collection for assessment, program evaluation, and regulatory requirements (MDOC and US Department of Education).
    • Support research initiatives in collaboration with the Frost Research Center that evaluate student outcomes, program impact and effectiveness.
    Program Administration
    • Assist Executive Director in program leadership and administration
    • Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop presentations, publications, reports to communicate program outcomes to stakeholders.
    • Participate in fundraising activities, as needed.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree required; MA or PhD strongly preferred.
    • Deep commitment to Hope College's mission, values and Christian Aspirations.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail and work effectively to meet deadlines.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop clear strategies and actionable decisions.
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage effectively with faculty, staff, students, donors and external partners.
    • Willingness and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and responsibilities.
    • Experience working with justice-impacted individuals or within a prison context is preferred.
    • Ability to work with diverse partners and offices in academic and correctional settings.
    • A leadership style that reflects service, collaboration and a commitment to the flourishing of the entire community.
    Physical Demands

    This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

    Pre-employment Screenings

    All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    SR

    Job Posting Open Date
    02/09/2026

    Job Posting Close Date
    03/20/2026

    Open Until Filled
    No

    Is this position available for sponsorship
    No

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Please include a resume or CV with your application. Your cover letter should explain your interest in working with a prison education program and any relevant experience you have with justice-impacted individuals.
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