Reentry Specialist, Huntsville Center (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
Location
Huntsville Center - Huntsville, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FY2300726
Division
Provost/Academic & Student Affairs
Department
Huntsville Center - Administration
Opening Date
09/02/2026
Closing Date
9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Position Overview
Please note: This is an internal posting. Only current, full-time and part-time employees of Lee College may apply.
Starting Salary Range is $57,512 - $60,445. The initial salary offer is commensurate with education and related work experience.
The Reentry Specialist advises and assists paroled Huntsville Center/Lee College (HCLC) students with transition related needs including postsecondary enrollment and/or transfer services and workforce placement. In addition, the position will work with outside agencies to assist students in meeting personnel needs such as housing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with different, under-served populations
- Develop relationships with industry and business partners to establish and sustain a viable job placement network for paroled Lee College students
- Establish partnerships with community colleges, job training centers and local workforce boards to assist HCLC students with workforce training and job placement
- In collaboration with business and industry partners, develop and administer a portfolio of internships, on the job training opportunities, apprenticeships, and other work-based-learning opportunities that are appropriate for transitioning HCLC students
- Establish relationships with local Social Services entities, State Agencies, faith-based organizations and private organizations to provide resources to transitioning HCLC students
- Assist the Director with the mentoring program for paroled HCLC students
- Work with Huntsville center staff to increase wrap-around services for all students and ensure that the specific needs of minority and under-served populations are met
- Assist the Director with data analysis as needed
- Participate in evening and weekend special events and activities
- Assist in organization and facilitation of employer network meetings
- Assist the Director with alumni networking emails, phone calls, social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, website), and alumni events
- Assist the Director with preparing and delivering the Reentry Course to HCLC students on all units
- Record, track, and report performance measures and deliverables to the Director every quarter, including but not limited to: Alumni job placement, number of unduplicated alumni served, and the number and type of referrals made for Alumni; prepare data-driven recommendations for continuous program improvement
- Research reentry resources such as felony-friendly employers, colleges, programs, best practices, mentorships, etc.
- Answer student mail and alumni networking emails
- Assist the Director in the development and distribution of promotional materials (podcast, success stories, videos, and employer interviews)
- Assist the Director in implementing goals for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning for AROE
- Assist the Director with Various Reentry Services projects (Texas Correctional Education Conference)
- Working effectively with both internal and external partners is essential
- Build and maintain key relationships with college staff/instructors, and community resources
- Network with transfer institutions and aligning services to improve student ease with transfer
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in professional development activities and training as required
- Travel as required for attending conferences, job fairs, prison tours, employer visits, parolee home visits, partner/networking visits, and professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferably in Social Work, Higher Education Advising/Counseling)
- One (1) year or more of experience working with incarcerated or a similar population
- One (1) year or more of experience in higher education regarding issues related to transfer and articulation, low-income, first generation and under-served college populations
- Excellent interpersonal skills, attitude, and professionalism
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Positive attitude about work, ability to motivate and empower students
- Proficiency working in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and other software, and the ability to successfully navigate the Internet
- Experience working with a student information system such as People Soft (preferred)
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Must be able to travel on a daily basis: This position requires frequent travel between work sites, as well as travel to conferences, workshops and training opportunities
- Candidate must pass a criminal background check by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.
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At this time, only internal candidates are being considered for this position. Are you currently a full-time or part-time Lee College employee?
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Do you have a Bachelors (or higher) degree in a related field (preferably in Social Work, Higher Education Advising/Counseling)?
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Do you have one (1) year or more of experience working with incarcerated or a similar population?
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Do you have one (1) year or more of experience in higher education regarding issues related to transfer and articulation, low-income, first-generation, and under-served college populations?
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Are you available to work evenings and weekends as needed?
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This position requires travel to the Huntsville Center, assigned prison units, within the service area of the college, and out of town to attend training, conferences, etc. Are you able to travel?
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Are you able to pass a criminal background check by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)?
Required Question
Employer Lee College
Address P.O. Box 818
Baytown, Texas, 77522-0818
Phone 281-425-6875
Website https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lee/