Job Details

Working Title: Associate Warden of Administration (AWA)
Job Class: Corrections Facility Administration Director
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID: 96318
• Location: St. Cloud
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/19/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - St. Cloud
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/7:00 am- 3:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrepresented
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the development of objectives and strategies that will attain department and facility goals in the most cost effective, safe and productive manner possible. The position manages the administrative division that provides support services to the entire facility.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Directs the administrative division of a high-security facility, which may include overseeing physical plant maintenance, food service operations, health and safety activities, Incarcerated Person (IP) discipline, records management, mailroom, warehouse, inventory management, canteen and IP property.
• Serve as fiscal advisor to the Warden, leading the preparation and monitoring of budget, spending plans, and cost-effective resource allocations.
• Serves as a core member of the Warden's Executive Team, formulating facility goals and assuming leadership authority of the institution during the Warden's absence.
• Serves as the facility Public Information Officer (PIO) and media liaison, while coordinating facility litigation, and claims.
• Acts as the designated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for incarcerated individuals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas.

Three (3) years of experience in the profession of corrections, finance, business administration, human resources, public administration, or related profession sufficient to direct the delivery of diverse activities, such as physical plant operations, finance, safety, or food services. (NOTE: a Master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; Associate's degree may substitute for six months (6) of experience.

AND

Demonstrated leadership experience which may include any of the following:

• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead. (Note: a project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technical expertise for a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project environment.)
• Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
• Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization
• A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG) which the experience must also include:
  
  • Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage, guide, and communicate with staff and partners at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment by incorporation of multi-disciplined interests into decisions and actions.
  • Leading teams to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, or goal accomplishment.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct technical and administrative activities of staff and partners.

Applicants meeting the above qualifications will be further assessed on the following:

• Knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures sufficient to oversee budget preparation and annual spending plans and monitor capital improvements and disbursements.
• Knowledge of human resources principles, procedures, and systems sufficient to manage and maintain a harmonious labor relations environment in accordance with collective bargaining contracts/plans and affirmative action/equal opportunity policies.
• Organizational skills sufficient to independently and effectively balance a broad variety of tasks and responsibilities within diverse, administrative functional areas.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to relay sensitive information to staff, the public, law enforcement agencies, the media, attorneys, offenders, and other state agencies and to elicit cooperation from staff and offenders to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting the safety and security of staff, the public and the incarcerate population.
• Human relations and conflict resolution skills sufficient to effectively solve problems in a manner that is focused on mutual respect, contributes to a healthy work environment and is sensitive to organizational structures and cultures, as well as the needs of groups and individuals; and to elicit cooperation from staff and incarcerated persons to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting the safety and security of staff, the public and the incarcerate population.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Supervisory experience within a correctional/secured facility.
• Experience in developing and administering budgets.
• Experience setting strategy, aligning resources, integrating an equity lens, and delivering measurable results
• Experience demonstrating integrity, accountability, and professionalism while leading people, projects, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience adapting communication and leadership approaches to meet the needs of diverse individuals, teams, and situations

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening. For a copy of the PDA, please email Teresa Moen at [email protected]

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Teresa Moen at [email protected] or 651-361-7592 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Teresa Moen at [email protected] .