Administrative Assistant - Re-Entry

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Westville Correctional Facility is a multi‑level security facility located in Westville, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 3,400 incarcerated adult males. Originally built as a state hospital, the campus was converted to a correctional facility in 1979. The institution offers numerous programs focused on education, re‑entry, and community service. Partnerships include Gold Standard Truss, which operates a truss manufacturing site on facility grounds, and the Moreau College Initiative through the University of Notre Dame and Holy Cross College.

Incarcerated individuals can develop valuable vocational and academic skills. Staff maintain an environment that promotes safety, structure, and rehabilitation. To learn more about Westville Correctional Facility,  .

As the Administrative Assistant to the Reentry Department you will provide key support for appeals, reentry initiatives, vital documents, and programming. This role ensures accurate, timely documentation; maintains compliance with IDOC policies; coordinates communication across departments and external agencies; and assists with tracking program participation and offender records.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $37,648.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provides advanced administrative support to an agency, department, or facility.
• Reviews the organizational structure and functions of assigned program area to recommend changes to promote effectiveness.
• Administers staff functions in support of program area.
• Aids program administrator in applying agency or department policies and procedures.
• Represents program administrator in meetings with representative of other agencies, and interested public to explain and interpret program goals, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares, evaluates, and maintains administrative reports, policies, and procedures for different program areas

The job description 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.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of administrative management.
• Working knowledge of state governmental administrative structure.
• Working knowledge of assigned program area.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multitask.
• Ability to coordinate and motivate professional and support personnel.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and verbally, with diverse public.
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Ability to establish cooperative work relationships.
• Ability to analyze, update and write procedures and policies.

A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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…