Institution Business Manager

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

457 plan

Well Wisconsin

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections seeks a senior administrator to oversee management services for three facilities, including fiscal operations, budgeting, purchasing, inmate accounts, food service, canteen, and facilities maintenance. The director collaborates with department heads and may act in the Warden’s absence.

This role requires directing policy development, ensuring compliance with Wisconsin statutes, promoting inclusive leadership, and guiding strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Manage budget and fiscal operations including development, purchasing and financial oversight.
• Supervise staff, hire, evaluate performance and assign work.
• Develop and implement office-wide policies and procedures.
• Set performance standards for business offices, food service, and maintenance.
• Plan and modify fiscal operations: budgeting, funding, reporting.
• Promote inclusive practices and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administer management services for three facilities across locations.
• Oversee fiscal management, budgeting, purchasing, and inmate accounts.
• Direct food service, canteen, inventory, and power plant systems.
• Supervise department heads and act in leadership absence when needed.

Skills

Budget & fiscal management

Leadership & supervision

Policy development

Performance standards

Fiscal operations

Inclusive leadership

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the administration, program planning, policy formulation, coordination, evaluation, supervision and management of all management services for three facilities in different geographical locations: Fiscal management, budget development and control, purchasing, inmate accounts, food service, canteen, inventory systems, power plant systems, buildings & grounds, supervision of department heads, and serves as an Administrative Team member. As assigned, assumes responsibility for the Institution operations in the absence of the Warden/Deputy Warden/Security Director. The Correctional Management Services Director must have a working knowledge and understanding of all Wisconsin Statutes dealing with the operation of the institution.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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Salary Information

The starting pay is between $85280 and $113318 per year, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 81-02. A two-year Career Executive trial period is required.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally entitld to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.

Qualifications

• Management of budget and/or fiscal operations, including budget development and implementation, purchasing, and financial management (e.g., pertaining to programs, salaries/overtime, equipment)
• Leadership or supervision of staff (e.g., interviewing, hiring, assigning/reviewing work, conducting performance evaluations)
• Development and/or implementation of policies and procedures for an office, unit, department, etc.

• Establishing performance standards for management services (e.g., business office, food service, maintenance) to include review and evaluation to ensure objectives are met
• Development, implementation, and modification of fiscal operations (e.g., allocating and maintaining funds, creating and requesting budgets, fiscal planning and reporting)
• Implement policies and practices/procedures to ensure an inclusive and equitable environment through advocacy, inclusive practices, conflict resolution and collaborative leadership.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson, HR Supervisor, at [e-mail] or 608-240-5503.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on November 5, 2026 in order to be considered.

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