Corrections Facility Administration Director

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* Working Title:

Associate Warden of Administration (AWA)*
* ** Job Class:
Corrections Facility Administration Director*
* ** Agency:
Corrections Dept*
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** Job ** : 96419

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** Location** :
Faribault

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 08/19/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/08/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Corrections

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** Division/Unit** :
Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Faribault

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift/7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is responsible for the development of objectives and strategies that will attain department and facility goals in the most cost effective, safe and productive manner possible. The position manages the administrative division that provides support services to the entire facility.

_Primary responsibilities include:_

+ Directs the administrative division of a high-security facility, which may include overseeing physical plant maintenance, food service operations, health and safety activities, Incarcerated Person (IP) discipline, records management, mailroom, warehouse, inventory management, canteen and IP property.

+ Serve as fiscal advisor to the Warden, leading the preparation and monitoring of budget, spending plans, and cost-effective resource allocations.

+ Serves as a core member of the Warden's Executive Team, formulating facility goals and assuming leadership authority of the institution during the Warden's absence.

+ Serves as the facility Public Information Officer (PIO) and media liaison, while coordinating facility litigation, and claims.

+ Acts as the designated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for incarcerated individuals.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas.

Three (3) years of experience in the profession of corrections, finance, business administration, human resources, public administration, or related profession sufficient to direct the delivery of diverse activities, such as physical plant operations, finance, safety, or food services.  (

NOTE:

a Master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience;
Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience;
Associate's degree may substitute for six months (6) of experience.

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* Demonstrated leadership experience which may include any of the following:

+ Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead. (

Note:

a project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technical expertise for a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project environment.)

+ Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)

+ Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization

+ A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG) which the experience must also include:

+ Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage, guide, and communicate with staff and partners at all levels.

+ Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment by incorporation of multi-disciplined interests into decisions and actions.

+ Leading teams to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, or goal accomplishment.

+ Ability to plan, organize, and direct technical and administrative activities of staff and partners.

_Applicants meeting the above qualifications will be further assessed on the following:_

+ Knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures sufficient to oversee budget preparation and annual spending plans and monitor capital improvements and…