Position Summary The Assistant Administrator is responsible for the leadership and effective management of all correctional operations and services within the Division of Juvenile Corrections. This executive position is expected to assist in establishing the Division's vision and mission; set clear goals and objectives to ensure the alignment and/or development of the Division's organizational and administrative systems to support the Division's mission. This position will also evaluate progress toward desired outcomes; build an organizational culture that supports the attainment of desired outcomes; secure the resources needed for successful implementation of the Division's mission and ensure that those resources are managed effectively and efficiently. In addition, this position will establish and maintain relations with other departments, agencies, organizations, the community, and other stakeholders. This position influences and develops public policy that supports the Division's mission and develops a competent and diverse senior-level staff to ensure that the vision, mission, and goals of the division and department are achieved. Salary Information This Career Executive position is in pay schedule and range 81-01 with a starting pay of $106,558 - $129,417 per year. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A two-year Career Executive trial period will be required, or for those with permanent status as a Career Executive, a twelve-month probationary period may be required instead. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: * Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. * Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. * An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment. * An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. * The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. * Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. * DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. * Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here. Job Details This position may allow occasional remote work but will normally be on site. Anticipated standard schedule will be Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM. This position is FLSA Exempt. This position will travel frequently across the state. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook. Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have experience: * Defining and setting priorities/objectives and directing resources for a work unit * Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. local law enforcement, local governments, etc.) * Leading cross-divisional and/or cross-agency workgroups or project teams. In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified applicants will have experience: * Managing programs within a juvenile justice, probation, or a correctional setting * Overseeing evidenced-based strategies, practices, and programs * Supervising staff including: hiring, assigning/directing work, evaluating performance, etc. How To Apply To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each. The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Permanent classified employees (including current including current Career Executives) must complete the application process using the Careers tile in Employee Self Service (ESS) in order to be considered The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send their cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of their service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR Specialist below. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment. Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov. Deadline to Apply Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Thursday January 2nd, 2025. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.