Job No: 540984
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Education/Training,Social Work/Human Services,Program Management
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
EDUCATION COORDINATOR (PROGRAM MANAGER)
Job Location:
Address: Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)
4441 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
https://corrections.az.gov/
Posting Details:
Salary: $66,000.00
Grade: 20
Closing Date: 06/02/2026
Job Summary:
Are you an expert in career, skilled trades, and labor market training? Are you an educator ready to make a difference in your community? Join the workforce development team making a difference in your community. Apply today!
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking to hire an educator with experience in skilled trades, labor market, and career training education. This position supports the development and implementation of career-aligned curricula for incarcerated individuals participating in Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) programs. Ensures training content is tied to industry-recognized credentials, reflects current labor market needs, and provides participants with skills directly applicable to post-release employment.
For further information about the Arizona Correctional Industries, visit: https://aci.az.gov/
Job Duties:
Collaborates with instructors, correctional staff, and industry partners to align training curricula with high-demand occupations
Integrates credentialing opportunities (e.g., OSHA, NCCER, ServSafe) into existing ACI job assignments
Supports the manager with community college, CTE program, and training provider coordination
Coordinates the delivery of educational programming across multiple facilities
Supports contract management, scheduling, and communication to ensure consistent program delivery
Provides on-boarding and support for instructors delivering training within ACI shops
Monitors instructional quality, student engagement, and credentialing completion rates
Conducts classroom observations for quality assurance
Maintains accurate records of curriculum delivery, credential attainment, and course completion
Uses data to identify program gaps and recommends improvements
Supports the manager in generating reports on educational outcomes and program effectiveness
Ensures educational programs complement workforce development efforts and meet employer needs
Represents ACI in education-focused working groups and initiatives
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Career and technical education (CTE), workforce-aligned curriculum, and credentialing systems
standard office software and database systems used for tracking and reporting program activities
Supporting program operations
Principles and practices of organization and programs
Skill in:
Curriculum design, instructional coordination, and training delivery
Interpersonal relationships techniques
Oral and written communications
Using various research techniques
Analyzing information
Organizational techniques
Problem-solving
Ability to:
Partner with educational providers, employers, and workforce boards
Adapt curriculum to correctional settings and diverse learner needs
Demonstrate strong attention to detail
Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, leadership, and
community partners
Determine if education programs are effective and in compliance with applicable guidelines
Selective Preference(s):
At least one (1) year of experience with curriculum development, CTE programs, or postsecondary instruction
Familiarity with industry credentialing systems and labor market alignment
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
