Regional Administrator: Division of Institutions #01674

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Roanoke, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Administrator provides dynamic leadership and strategic oversight
for multiple correctional facilities within a designated region, operating in a
24/7 public safety environment. Reporting to the Deputy Director for
Institutions, this role directs all regional operational activities, ensuring
facilities run safely, securely, and efficiently. Key responsibilities include
driving excellence in security, rehabilitation, staff development, and
organizational performance, while advancing the mission and strategic priorities
of the Agency.

Working closely with wardens and institutional leadership teams, the Regional
Administrator ensures consistent implementation of policies, operational
standards, and best practices. Additionally, the role serves as a key advisor to
executive leadership, addressing operational challenges, workforce needs, and
organizational initiatives across the region, while upholding the code of ethics
and fostering a People First culture grounded in public safety, professional
conduct, accountability, and integrity.

Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience in correctional operations and institutional administration within a public safety environment.
• Proven track record in overseeing large correctional operations, with responsibility for security, programming, staffing, and budget management.
• Strong working knowledge of the practical application of EBP, re-entry, and other strategic corrections initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellence in applying management and leadership skills, with a strong focus on results orientation and effective communication.
• Experience in personnel management including workforce planning and management, recruitment, employee development and performance management.
• Experience collaborating with central office leadership, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100.
• Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in leading organizational change, improving institutional performance, and strengthening staff retention and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Direct all regional operational activities
• Ensuring facilities run safely, securely, and efficiently
• Driving excellence in security, rehabilitation, staff development, and organizational performance
• Ensures consistent implementation of policies, operational standards, and best practices
• Serves as a key advisor to executive leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees