Director of the Center for Emerging Adults, Returning Citizens, and Correctional Education -CERC

Director of the Center for Emerging Adults, Returning Citizens, and Correctional Education -C.E.R.C. Location: Brockton, MA Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Sep 11 2026 Job Description: The Director of the Center for Emerging Adults, Returning Citizens, and Correctional Education (C.E.R.C.) provides leadership and oversight for college-credit academic and workforce programs serving justice-impacted individuals and emerging adults transitioning from public systems.

This position is responsible for developing and managing partnerships with correctional facilities, courts, community-based organizations, and state agencies, including the Department of Correction (DOC), Houses of Correction (HOC), Department of Children and Families (DCF), and Department of Youth Services (DYS). The Director ensures program quality, compliance, sustainability, and alignment with college goals.

Evening and weekend hours, as well as regular travel to correctional facilities and community sites, are required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervises the Program Coordinator of CERCDevelops, maintains, and expands partnerships with correctional facilities, trial courts, probation and parole departments, employers, community-based organizations, DOC, HOC, DCF, and DYS.Oversees grants and funding sources that support program delivery, expansion, and sustainability.Manages financial aid processes for incarcerated and justice-involved students.Administers contract-based instructional programs with DOC, HOC, Probation Services, DCF, and DYS partners.Represents the College and CERC at conferences, meetings, and community events related to prison education reform, reentry, and youth aging out of systems.Advances academic pathways, including articulation and transfer agreements with four-year institutions as well as MOUs with training programs, local unions, and registered apprenticeship programs.Develops employer partnerships to support job placement and career advancement for students with CORI histories.Collaborates with Division Deans to recruit faculty and align curriculum with workforce and industry needs.Expands program delivery at additional DOC, DCF, DYS, and HOC facilities.Coordinate orientation and ongoing support for adjunct faculty teaching in CERC programs.Develops and implement policies and procedures consistent with college standards and correctional facility requirements.Ensures academic quality, compliance, and integrity of all program offerings.Assesses and analyze program outcomes to support continuous improvement and reporting requirements.Identifies and pursue additional funding opportunities for education and workforce programming serving specialized populations.Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:Master's degree in education, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Business Management, or a related field.Minimum of three (3) years of experience in program or project management, grant administration, budget development, community relations, curriculum development, teaching, counseling, non-traditional student services, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Experience working in social work and/or correctional education settings.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines.Knowledge of federal financial aid requirements for incarcerated and court-involved individuals.Strong public speaking, facilitation, and presentation skills.Excellent written communication skills.Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Preferred: Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student populations, with an emphasis on socioeconomic and racial equity.Strong supervisory and relationship-building skills with faculty, staff, students, employers, and community partners.Knowledge of local, state, an