Associate Dean Of Correctional Programs at Kewanee Correctional Center

Salary : $62,000.00 Annually
Location : Kewanee Life Skills Re-entry Center - Kewanee, Illinois
Job Type: Department of Corrections/Juvenile Justice
Job Number:
Division: DOC/DJJ
Department: Kewanee Correctional Center
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

The Associate Dean administers and supervises all college programming and administrative processes at a correctional facility, including student admissions and recruitment, advising, registration, scheduling courses and purchasing. The position is responsible for coordinating all college activities with IDOC facility administration and applying administrative directives and policies
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions:

Provide supervision of college programs and college staff at designated correctional facility to meet mission and goals of the College and the IDOC or IDJJ.

Plan, schedule, and evaluate course offerings at designated correctional facility to assure agreement with course requirements and assessments.

Review classroom needs, establish vender accounts, process requisitions and track facility purchasing so all transactions meet fiscal guidelines.

Recruit, admit, advise, and register all students based on module schedule, following College regulations and IDOC directives.

Administer training, activities, and evaluation of all faculty staff and recruit, interview, and submit background checks in their hiring.

Serve as an IDOC or IDJJ department head by attending Warden meetings and conducting monthly college staff meetings to communicate facility issues.

Be on work site a minimum of 37.5 hours per week (30-minute lunch).

Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift.

Lead or serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration.

Identify and report FOIA requests to appropriate FOiA Officer. Determine and collect appropriate documentation to meet FOiA requests.

Respond and answer student grievances submitted via IDOC grievance process.

Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College and inform the Dean of Correctional Program in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College.

Administer collective bargaining agreement, including disciplinary process and grievances at designated facility.

Direct and weekly audit college staff in the collection of SDS documentation and inventory of caustics, and flammable substances in program areas as prescribed by IDOC or IDJJ.

Direct and weekly audit staff in the inventory and issuance of tools in program areas as prescribed by IDOC or IDJJ.

Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations.

Audit college documentation, IDOC or IDJJ offender database, and other college activities for compliance with IDOC or IDJJ regulations and procedures, including Program Service Credit contracts/calendars, program checklists, and enrollment documentation.

Report any personally observed security violations and assist IDOC or IDJJ in investigations of individuals in custody and/or staff including completing disciplinary and incident reports.

Direct and adhere to IDOC or IDJJ regulations regarding handling of keys and maintaining locked and secured areas.

Perform Duties as assigned.

Authorize and maintain equipment assigned to area, administering IDOC property guidelines.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree. Master's Degree Strongly Preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Administrative or Supervisory Experience Required.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Community College procedures required. Knowledge of correctional systems preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Highly developed problem-solving skills required.

Personal Requirements:

• Good Interpersonal Skills.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

Department of Corrections

(For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or board policy.)
Vacation Hours
Vacation hours for the Department of Corrections employees are loaded at the beginning of each fiscal year, although it is credited to the employees on a monthly basis. All vacation time has to be used prior to the end of the fiscal year, or it will be lost. The amount of time employees receive is based on the number of years of service.
Years of Service

Hours Per Year

Monthly Accrual Rate

1-8 years

135 hours

11.25 hours

9-14 years

150 hours

12.50 hours

15-20 years

187.5 hours

15.63 hours

21+ years

210 hours

17.50 hours
Vacation time will be prorated when employees are not on a paid status for the entire month.
Sick Hours
Full-time Department of Corrections employees will be granted 7.5 hours of sick time each month. Employees can accrue up to a maximum of 1350 hours.
Parental Leave
Paid parental leave of up to four (4) weeks for approved full-time employees with one (1) or more years of service.
Holidays
The Department of Corrections provides for the following paid holidays:
January 1, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,…