Senior Executive Director - Correctional Education

Position Details

Position Title: Senior Executive Director – Correctional Education

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of correctional and reentry education initiatives.
• Manage key relationships with state Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation, governmental agencies, non‑government organizations, and not‑for‑profit partners; cultivate new partnerships to enhance program reach and impact.
• Oversee the Prison Education Program (PEP) process and best‑interest determinants, ensuring alignment with state and federal compliance standards and the University’s academic policies.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Executive Directors of Academic Success, Student Services, and Operations to ensure high‑quality, student‑centered services and operational excellence.
• Develop and oversee marketing, recruitment, and outreach strategies to support enrollment goals and program expansion.
• Present at conferences and professional events to promote Ashland University’s Correctional Education and reentry initiatives and to share best practices and research findings.
• Supervise program staff and oversee performance, development, and team alignment with institutional objectives.
• Conduct financial analysis, manage budgets, and ensure fiscal responsibility across correctional education operations in conjunction with the budget analyst.
• Serve as an institutional liaison for correctional education, ensuring continuous collaboration with academic departments and university leadership.
• Champion student success by ensuring accessible academic pathways, reentry support, and equitable learning environments for all incarcerated and formerly incarcerated learners.
• Identify and support opportunities for partnership development, academic innovation, and grant funding.
• Monitor changes in compliance and regulatory policies and proactively communicate requirements and impacts to key institutional stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean to advance correctional and reentry education initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in higher education, correctional education, or prison education program leadership.
• Experience developing and managing partnerships with correctional institutions, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Experience with budget management, financial oversight, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated record of advancing student‑centered initiatives and measurable student success outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and managing grant compliance and reporting requirements in accordance with applicable funding guidelines.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and maintain compliance across multiple systems.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management and analysis.
• Knowledge of correctional education program standards and reentry best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and data management systems.

Additional Information

Anticipated Start Date: 04/05/2026

Number of Hours Working per Week: 40

Shift: First shift

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