Job Requisition ID: 59288 Opening Date: 10/05/2026Closing Date: 10/19/2026Agency: Department of CorrectionsClass Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary range: $9,000 - $11,000 per monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: NoneMerit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: 7:30 am- 3:30 pm Mon-Fri; Sat/Sun Off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702Work County: SangamonAgency Contact:

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Position overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of DOC OAEVS Coordinator of Career and Technical Education. In this position, our candidate will serve as a manager in the statewide Career and Technical Education program. Duties of this position include developing information and knowledge base concerning funding and budgetary concerns as they relate to Career and Technical Education and keeping abreast of legal considerations including state and federal laws as they relate to Career and Technical Education programs within IDOC. Additionally, this position prepares and submits grant applications for funding (including Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Perkins), and all requisite reports according to ICCB timelines, monitors and facilitates appropriate expenditures related to Career and Technical Education and adult education grants and serves as primary liaison in contract monitoring and resolving problems or concerns with the CTE and college program and vendors. We welcome interested candidates who can help manage and coordinate inside this exciting and unique environment. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates statewide Career and Technical Education programming
• Prepares and submits funding applications related to Career and Technical Education and adult education programming that has the potential of providing services and funding to the Department
• Conducts compliance visits of Adult Education and Career and Technical Education Services programs
• Monitors all college contracts including quarterly meetings with college coordinators to address concerns, amendments, vacancies, etc
• Develops, plans and implements, as well as attends professional meetings as they relate to Career and Technical Education programming within the Department
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Completes annual reports for the Adult Education Manager in relation to education concerns as needed by central office
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in education, social science or closely related field
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in adult education

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers the possession of a Masters Degree in Education or similar field with a Professional Educator License with a General Administrative, Type 75, or Principal Endorsement
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating adult education programming
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience managing and working within an operational budget
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience preparing, submitting, and managing educational grant funding
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience measuring the effectiveness and meeting compliance goals of educational grants
• Prefers working knowledge of educational programs within a correctional setting
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience as a supervisor
• Prefers working knowledge of federal and state educational laws and regulations

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's licens
• 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
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

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:

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