Higher Education in Prison Field Coordinator

Job overview

The Higher Education in Prison Field Coordinator role is onsite in Hyattsville, MD. The annual salary is $75,000–$90,000. The position supports the University System of Maryland Office of Academic and Student Affairs and its grant-funded prison education efforts. The coordinator strengthens educational continuity after release by developing student success and reentry strategies, connecting campuses and community partners, and supporting justice-impacted students and alumni with resources and coordinated services.

What you'll do

• Support retention, reentry, and student success strategies
• help campuses develop transition practices
• create and deliver training
• develop and maintain an alumni network
• support regional education and reentry hubs
• build relationships with campus units, employers, workforce programs, community organizations, and reentry providers
• maintain resource materials and outcome tracking
• coordinate meetings, communications, reports, documentation, and symposium planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

higher education in prison

field coordinator

student success

reentry support

justice-impacted students

alumni network

hyattsville md

university system of maryland

$75k–$90k

grant-funded

annual renewal

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid leave, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement options, optional life insurance, tuition remission, professional development, credit union access, and employee assistance program.

Why this role

One-year contract position eligible for annual renewal; funding is tied to a grant currently scheduled through Fall 2029.

About the employer

University System of Maryland Office is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.