Finance & Administration Director

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

8d•$94,000 - $98,000

About The Position

The Finance & Administration Director leads the overall finance and administration function at the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, Illinois. The role directly supervises supervisors of accounting, food services, student records, and facility maintenance, as well as the information systems administrator and property specialist. It manages accounting, food services, purchasing, and support services in compliance with government and management directives. The director plans and coordinates administrative and financial activities, develops and oversees the center budget, and monitors expenditures and financial forecasts. The position also oversees facilities, construction and rehabilitation, logistics, food services, transportation, and related funding and cost controls. It ensures contractual compliance, quality of student services, adherence to policies and budget restrictions, and supports student employability and Career Success Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Four years of related experience, including three years in a managerial capacity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative and financial activities of the directorate.
Train staff, evaluate performance, and implement approved departmental changes in coordination with the center director and human resources manager.
Develop the center budget, monitor and control expenditures, recommend changes to budget authorizations, and oversee budget administration.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the directorate and subordinate departments, coordinating with other departments to support center objectives.
Assess and audit the directorate for contractual compliance and quality of student services, and prepare reports.
Inspect the facility and maintain quality standards.
Oversee facility maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation, ensuring timely and effective quality standards and preventive maintenance plans.
Coordinate with staff, suppliers, and governmental, state, and local agencies as needed.
Develop budgets, financial forecasts, projections, and cost analyses for contract negotiations, support programs, and contract renewals or amendments.
Ensure compliance with budgets, purchasing limits, travel restrictions, and contract limitations while supporting DOL and MTC goals.
Oversee facility management, career technical skills training, and construction rehabilitation funding and cost control; direct construction and rehabilitation requirements and coordinate with DOL’s facility contractor.
Coordinate the wage and salary program with the human resources manager.
Oversee logistics, including warehouse management and records and reporting for government equipment and consumable supplies.
Oversee food services, including cafeteria operations, special food services, menu planning, inspections, and quality of service to students.
Oversee transportation requirements and the motor pool, including vehicle accountability, maintenance, and required government vehicle reports.
Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behavior, mentoring students as needed, and monitoring behavior through interventions.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property, and adhere to safety practices.