WORKFORCE TRAINING & EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days with 10 paid  H

Parental Leave

Retirement program

Insurance options

Transit subsidy

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) seeks an experienced Workforce Training & Education Administrator to lead statewide programs in workforce development, CTE, Second Chance Centers, and Arizona Correctional Industries. This executive role shapes credentialing, career pathways, and reentry outcomes for incarcerated and returning individuals.

With at least two years in management of contracts or partnerships, you will direct program design, ensure standards,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience with contracts, partnerships, or program implementation.
• Knowledge of workforce development, CTE, and reentry employment programs.
• Strong ability to lead statewide workforce initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops statewide workforce development strategies for ACI's training, CTE programs, and Second Chance Centers.
• Establishes workforce pathways, performance measures, and program goals aligned with labor market needs and reentry outcomes.
• Provides statewide operational oversight and recommendations to leadership regarding standards, curriculum, credentialing pathways, and employer partnerships.
• Leads expansion of education, training, credentialing, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities across all complexes and SCC locations.

Skills

Workforce development

CTE

Reentry programs

Data analysis

Budget management

Contract management

Program evaluation

Leadership

Communication

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

WORKFORCE TRAINING & EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR

(BUSINESS OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR)

Job Location

Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)
4441 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Salary

$100,000.00

Grade

26

Closing Date

10/7/2026

Job Summary

Are you an expert in workforce development, employer engagement, and reentry educational programming? Do you have at least 2 years of management experience with contracts, partnerships, and/or program implementation? This is the next step in your Executive-level career. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced training and education program developer to assume the Workforce Training & Education Administrator position. This position provides statewide leadership for workforce development, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Second Chance Reentry Centers, and Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) workforce credentialing initiatives. Directs the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of workforce pathways that prepare incarcerated and reentering individuals for employment, economic mobility, and successful reintegration. Exercises statewide operational oversight of ACI training programs, CTE instruction, SCC service delivery, and employer-aligned credentialing. Collaborates with employers, workforce agencies, educational institutions, community partners, and governmental agencies to ensure programs meet labor market demands, comply with statutory requirements, and deliver measurable outcomes. For further information about the Arizona Correctional Industries, visit: https://aci.az.gov/

Job Duties

• Develops and implements statewide workforce development strategies supporting ACI’s training, CTE programs, and Second Chance Centers
• Establishes workforce pathways, performance measures, and program goals aligned with labor market needs, employer demand, and reentry outcomes
• Provides statewide operational oversight and recommendations to leadership regarding standards, curriculum, credentialing pathways, and employer partnerships
• Leads expansion of education, training, credentialing, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities across all complexes and SCC locations
• Oversees operations of Second Chance Centers, CTE programs, and ACI’s workforce training initiatives
• Ensures program quality and alignment with industry standards and employer expectations
• Directs delivery of career readiness, credential attainment, work-based learning, apprenticeships, job placement, and transition services.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with employers, workforce boards, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations
• Promotes second-chance hiring and expands employer engagement statewide
• Represents ACI and ADCRR in workforce development forums, advisory councils, and interagency initiatives
• Manages budgets, contracts, grants, and vendor relationships supporting workforce, CTE, and SCC operations
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and agency requirements
• Prepares strategic plans, performance reports, dashboards, and operational briefings for executive leadership
• Oversees data governance, reporting, and analytics for all workforce, CTE, and SCC programs
• Reports on credential attainment, program completion, employment outcomes, recidivism-related indicators, CTE performance metrics, and SCC engagement outcomes
• Uses data to drive continuous improvement, resource allocation, and program accountability
• Supervises managers responsible for ACI workforce, CTE, and SCC operations
• Leads, coaches, and develops multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites
• Establishes expectations, monitors outcomes, and drives a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence
• Ensures consistent statewide implementation of policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of: Workforce development, CTE, and reentry employment programs
• Knowledge of: Labor market trends, employer needs, and workforce systems
• Knowledge of: Budgeting, contract management, program evaluation, and performance measurements
• Knowledge of: Strategic planning, organizational leadership, and continuous improvement practices
• Skill in: Developing and implementing workforce development strategies
• Skill in: Building partnerships with employers, educational institutions, and community stakeholders
• Skill in: Analyzing data and evaluating program performance
• Skill in: Managing programs, budgets, contracts, and multiple priorities
• Skill in: Leading teams and communicating effectively with a diverse audience
• Ability to: Provide strategic leadership for workforce and education initiatives
• Ability to: Align programs with agency goals, workforce needs, and reentry outcomes
• Ability to: Interpret and apply policies, regulations, and standards
• Ability to: Drive accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Ability to: Make sound decisions and solve complex organizational challenges
• Ability to: Follow federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements

Selective Preference(s)

• At least 4 (four) years of experience in workforce development, employer engagement, or education program management
• At least 2 (two) years of experience managing contracts, partnerships, or program implementation
• Strong understanding of workforce policy, credentialing, and labor market alignment
• Experience working with justice-involved populations or reentry programs
• Familiarity with WIOA, ARIZONA@WORK, and industry credential systems

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time

Applications close: 07 Oct 2026 US Mountain Standard Time