Prison Education Partnership Program Coordinator at Mississippi Valley State University

Location: Clarksdale, Mississippi
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Description

Mississippi Valley State University is hiring a Prison Education Partnership Program Coordinator to support accredited college-level programs in Mississippi Delta correctional facilities. The role coordinates daily program operations, student recruitment and advising, course logistics, compliance with SACSCOC and Second Chance Pell requirements, data reporting, and partnerships with the Mississippi Department of Corrections and community organizations. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of higher-education experience in correctional facilities, student services, program coordination, or a related area.

Required Skills

Program coordination
Student recruitment
Academic advising
SACSCOC compliance
Pell compliance
Data reporting

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, social sciences, public or business administration, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: At least two years of experience in higher education, correctional facilities, student services, program coordination, or a related area
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field
Experience working with justice-involved populations or in correctional education
Familiarity with SACSCOC accreditation standards and federal financial aid, including Pell Grants
Experience supporting programs in rural or underserved communities

About Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Valley State University

public, coeducational university

Mississippi Valley State University is a public, coeducational university serving more than 2,000 students from diverse background. The University is fully accredited and offers 36 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.