Senior Education & Vocational Programs Leader

Illinois Comptroller

Springfield (IL)

Hybrid

USD 114,000 - 197,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections seeks an experienced education leader to serve as Adult Education Manager, overseeing statewide adult education and vocational programming for individuals in custody. This leadership role shapes policy, manages resources and staff, and drives innovative educational programs that support positive change and successful reentry, aligning with public safety goals.

Licensed education administrators with correctional experience are encouraged to apply, joining IDOC

Qualifications

Requires a Master’s Degree.
Professional Educator License with General Administrative Endorsement (Type 75 or General Administrative Endorsement).
Requires five (5) years of correctional educational administrative experience.

Responsibilities

Serves as Manager of Adult Education and policy formulating administrator for the Department of Corrections, Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services.
Serves as spokesperson on behalf of the Director, Assistant Director and the Chief of Programs and Support Services regarding program issues and has authority to commit the Agency to a specific course of action.
Serves as a full-line supervisor.
Monitors and coordinates the development of the Division's General Revenue budget for all programs under the jurisdiction of the Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services.
Establishes and directs the Administrative Policies and Procedures for management of the Division staff including disciplinary practices, personnel practices, legislative changes and related activities.