Job Description

Correctional Program Coordinator II

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $28.58 - $47.86 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Staci Ditzer | snditzer@utah.gov | 801-545-5511
Application Deadline – 7/14/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Department of Corrections - Reentry and Rehabilitation Division is seeking a self-motivated individual to fill a Correctional Program Coordinator II position. The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate the fidelity, quality and implementation of new or ongoing programs in a correctional setting.

The Correctional Program Coordinator II is responsible for the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies, procedures, and practices used to carry out program objectives. This role provides leadership to ensure quality services as a liaison and a subject matter expert to related service providers and organizations, and acts as an expert resource to management by training in related topics. Additionally, this position may supervise professional-level staff, contract employees, interns, volunteers, and/or support staff.

Qualifications

Principal Duties

• Quality & Fidelity: Evaluates the quality and fidelity of programming for both in-person and broadcasted/hybrid models.

• Coaching: Conducts observations and provides high-quality pedagogical feedback to educators and practitioners to improve programming engagement and risk-reduction outcomes.

• Curriculum & EBP Research: Researches evidence-based practice (EBP) frameworks and evaluates current curricula to ensure alignment with agency goals.

• Team and Cross Team Collaboration: Facilitates cross-setting community of practice or professional learning community where educators and practitioners share resources and refine instructional practices to improve implementation efforts. Also serves on boards, councils, committees, and task forces.

• Project & Contract Management: Plans and manages program projects, including monitoring contractor performance to ensure compliance and recommending actions to correct deficiencies.

• Financial Oversight: Monitors program budgets, including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.

• Human Resources & Employee Relations: Performs employee relations functions, works with managers to resolve performance issues, and may supervise professional-level staff, interns, or volunteers.

• Administrative Processing: Prepares and reviews documents for accuracy and policy conformance, and investigates grievances or complaints.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Works with Programming Chains of command and OSIIs to identify, track and report on KPI metrics.

• Written Communication: Writes and edits correspondence, reports, and program plans for procedural and grammatical accuracy.

Ideal Candidate

• Instructional Expertise: Experience observing instruction and providing feedback that improves quality of curriculum or program delivery.

• EBP & Analysis: Solid understanding of evidence-based practice frameworks and experience in operations analysis.

• Hybrid Delivery Knowledge: Understanding of quality standards for broadcast or remote instruction.

• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and ability to navigate technology and data collection systems.

• Professional Skills: Strong complex problem-solving and time management skills.

• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to facilitate professional groups and serve on various boards, councils, or task forces.

Qualifications & Physical Demands

• Communication: The ability to listen to, read, and communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

• Critical Thinking: The ability to recognize when something is wrong, apply general rules to specific problems, and find relationships among seemingly unrelated events.

• Focus: The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

• Physical Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with standard safety risks. The role involves sitting, walking, standing, and carrying light items.

• Travel: This position requires statewide travel and the ability to adjust a normal working schedule as the need arises.

About the Role

Location –
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Utah Department of Corrections as a dedicated team of professionals ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

For additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please go to this link. http://www.corrections.utah.gov/

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.