Job Requisition ID: 56976
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Professional Educator License and Administrative Endorsement
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range: $8,571 - $10,571 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Position overview

As a Corrections Education Facility Administrator, you will be part of a diverse team who provides educational and Career and Technical Education opportunities designed to assist students in making a successful transition from a corrections environment to the community. These opportunities not only help individuals to develop and enhance their academic, employment and social competencies, but they also better equip them to be a productive member of society. We invite you to come make a difference in others' lives and truly impact change. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Plans and directs educational program including elementary/secondary education, vocational programs, special education, curriculum approval, work/shift assignments, etc
• Serves as full-line supervisor
• Monitors preparation/submittal of reports required by the Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services, facility requests for data, State Board of Education, College Contracts, Affirmative Action, Personnel, etc
• Prepares and monitors budgetary needs and expenditures
• Travels to attend/participate in staff meetings, workshops, other developmental programs designed to improve/expand educational offerings
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the dutiesnumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible professional teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least three (3) years of administrative experience planning and directing an educational program
• Prefers at least three (3) years of administrative experience developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating an educational program along with recommending improvements
• Prefers at least five (5) years of professional educational experience
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience as a full line supervisor
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience developing, analyzing, and monthly tracking of reports for an educational program
• Prefers working knowledge of educational programs in a correctional setting
• Prefers working knowledge of federal and state educational laws
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience managing and working within a budget

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Requires the 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
• 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
• 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
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri; Sat/Sun offHeadquarter Location: 2600 N Brinton Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021Work County: LeeAgency Contact: Posting Group: Leadership & Management

As an 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
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
• 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: State Employee Benefits link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
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