DOC VANDALIA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

State Of Illinois • Vandalia, IL

390d • $95,592 - $120,000

About The Position

The Business Administrator position at the Illinois Department of Corrections involves overseeing a large subordinate staff within the business office, managing fiscal operations for a multi-million-dollar organization while ensuring compliance with security protocols and applicable standards. This role requires strong leadership and administrative skills to implement and direct accounting and purchasing functions effectively.

Requirements

• Completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in fiscal operations for a public or business organization.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of experience performing full range of fiscal functions within a large organization.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Three (3) years of experience utilizing automated financial systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Three (3) years of experience managing a multi-million-dollar budget.
• Three (3) years of experience with contract establishment and procurement processes.
• Two (2) years of experience in property control and inventory management.
• Six (6) months of experience with BidBuy or other procurement software.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining contracts and supervising union covered employees.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Business Administrator and full-line supervisor.
• Administer, implement, and direct accounting functions.
• Administer, implement, and monitor purchasing functions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan with vesting at 10 years
• 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
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree