Thank you for your interest in being an EJP Academic Advisor!
Academic Advisors support the educational mission of EJP at Danville Correctional Center (DCC) by assisting and working with students toward achieving academic and career goals. This position is not paid.
Responsibilities
· Create and maintain positive rapport with EJP students at Danville Correctional Center
· Conduct individualized and group office hours monthly with EJP students
· Interpret information, procedures, policies, and academic requirements of EJP certificate and eventual degree programs
· Identify appropriate academic resources designed to assist students toward reaching short- and long-term academic goals
· Collaborate with EJP members to provide strong academic and extra-curricular support programs
· Develop and deliver workshops on academic skills and success
· Assist in data collection on overall Academic Advising program improvement
· Participate in mandatory training prior to the start of the position
· Attend at least one EJP critical climate activity each year (required of all EJP members)
Beyond these responsibilities, we also expect our members to:
Uphold an inclusive academic advising community culture
Help us think boldly and creatively about the academic advising program
Recommended Experience
We find that people with experience in one or more of the following areas are successful as EJP academic advisors: academic advising, teaching (any level), mentoring, student affairs, adult education, social work, counseling, and working with underserved student populations.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
Please Apply!
All applications are welcome. However, because EJP aims to create a supportive learning environment for our incarcerated students, we especially encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds align with those of our students. This includes members of racial minority groups, first-generation degree holders, and individuals from low socioeconomic status backgrounds. Please note that the educational offices are on the second floor of the prison and that there is no elevator.
According to Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) policy, if you are formerly incarcerated within Illinois or are actively visiting a friend or family who is incarcerated in IDOC, it is unlikely you will be able to receive IDOC clearance. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control.
After we receive your application form, we will contact you to discuss your application in an interview. Those who are accepted to work as an EJP academic advisor will be required to complete a lengthy clearance process by the Illinois Department of Corrections, a full day of training at Danville Correctional Center, and a EJP training session on campus. We look forward to receiving your application!
Questions?
Please contact the EJP Academic Advising Team at academicadvising@educationjustice.net.
Ready to apply?
Please complete the form below.
You will be asked to submit your resume/CV, answer some questions, and share two references. Thank you