Adult Education Manager

at Department of Corrections in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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. 

• 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 

• 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.