Job Requisition ID: 58098
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 08/24/2026
Agency:Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Special License - Professional Educator License and Administrative Endorsement
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Range $113,940-$196,956)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: To be determined at time of hire.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
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The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced education leader to serve as
Adult Education Manager and oversee statewide adult education and vocational education programming. This leadership role provides an opportunity to shape policy, manage resources and staff, and drive innovative educational programs that support positive change, successful reentry, and improved outcomes for individuals in custody. If you are a licensed education administrator with correctional education experience and a passion for developing programs that make a lasting impact, join IDOC in advancing education and public safety across Illinois.
Essential Functions- 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.
- Reports to the Director, Assistant Director, and the Chief of Programs and Support Services as to the Office's planning, staffing and related activities.
- Controls the appropriate uses of budgeted funds for office programs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires a Master's Degree.
- Requires Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement. (Type 75 or General Administrative Endorsement)
- Requires five (5) years of correctional educational administrative experience
Conditions of Employment- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
- Requires the ability to work outside the regular work schedule as needed.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non- State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and or other medical standards set out by the employer.
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Headquarter Location: To be determined at time of hire.
Agency Contact:Posting Group: Education; Leadership & Management; Public Safety
Benefits:As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
