DOC OAEVS Coordinator of Career and Technical Education
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 59288
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range: $9,000 - $11,000 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit 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 needs
Headquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Timothy.Riech2@illinois.gov
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.
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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
Statement of Economic Interests:
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.
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- 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: 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:
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield