Director Of Adult Education And Training

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At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
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About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):
We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
Role Overview:
You will serve as an educational expert, parallel with a public school superintendent, in providing leadership to the IDOC Education Services Division. Generally, duties include the coordination of correctional education needs in providing educational opportunities and library services for offender students in Indiana Department of Correction facilities.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in a broad range of educational areas ranging from literacy to post-secondary Education and job training. Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws relating to administration of Adult basic Education and career technical education. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Education, Medical, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or related field.
• Five years' experience in appropriate fields (criminal justice, corrections, social work, education, med Above average knowledge of the principles and practices of strategic/long range planning and public administration practices
• Above average ability to manage, supervise, organize, collaborate, coordinate and motivate a diverse staff
• Ability to abide by the Department's Standard of Conduct, the State's Code of Ethics, and all departmental behavior expectations.
• Understanding of basic grant writing principles, budgeting, and submission requirements.
• Facilitates the IDOC Education Services Division vision, mission, philosophy, short- and long-range goals and monitors facility educational goals and performance objectives
• Designs, implements and maintains a uniform and effective system of educational evaluation
• Determines the educational levels and types of educational services at each IDOC facility
• Facilitates a comprehensive educational program for eligible offenders
• Administers federal grant programs and determines distribution of funds
• Interprets federal government policies and monitors use of Adult Basic Education, Special Education, Title I, and other state and federal grant funds to ensure compliance.
• Develops, plans, and coordinates contracts and communicates with colleges and universities to offer post-secondary degree programs within facilities.
• Provides technical assistance and serves as an educational resource to peers and staff
• Assists facilities in recruitment of education staff and interviewing for educational administrator positions
• Responds, as appropriate, to written and oral educational issue inquiries
• Monitors academic and vocational educational duties and workloads to ensure planning for sufficient staff to meet American Correctional Association, Correctional Education Association, Indiana Department of Education and Indiana Department of Workforce Development standards
• Supervises and facilitates the annual employee performance appraisals of the Adult Coordinator, Juvenile Coordinator, and Education Services Secretary.
• Assesses skills and contributes input to the annual employee performance appraisal of facilities' educational administrators
• Facilitates and monitors IDOC educational, recreational, and law libraries.
• Facilitates a department-wide standard curriculum for the various juvenile and adult vocational and academic educational courses.
• Facilitates division staff development program and recommends to the IDOC Director of Training staff development and in-service education programs
• Monitors IDOC educational and library policies, prepares guidelines and directives for academic and vocational education programs.
• Represents the Education Services Division in IDOC Division meetings
• Represents IDOC Education Services Division at national, state, and local conferences, workshops, committees, and meetings.
• Monitors educational program goals through evaluation of personnel, policies, contacts, and budgetary needs
• Prepares requests for proposals for contracted services, assisting in determining successful vendors, negotiating, and monitoring contract compliance
• Prepares reports and budgets, maintains records, evaluates, and allocates facilities' educational budget requests.
• Uses computers and related technologies to process information.
• Performs related duties assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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