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: 202600512
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:

1. 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.
2. Plan, schedule, and evaluate course offerings at designated correctional facility to assure agreement with course requirements and assessments.
3. Review classroom needs, establish vender accounts, process requisitions and track facility purchasing so all transactions meet fiscal guidelines.
4. Recruit, admit, advise, and register all students based on module schedule, following College regulations and IDOC directives.
5. Administer training, activities, and evaluation of all faculty staff and recruit, interview, and submit background checks in their hiring.
6. Serve as an IDOC or IDJJ department head by attending Warden meetings and conducting monthly college staff meetings to communicate facility issues.
7. Be on work site a minimum of 37.5 hours per week (30-minute lunch).
8. Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift.
9. Lead or serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration.
10. Identify and report FOIA requests to appropriate FOiA Officer. Determine and collect appropriate documentation to meet FOiA requests.
11. Respond and answer student grievances submitted via IDOC grievance process.
12. 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.
13. Administer collective bargaining agreement, including disciplinary process and grievances at designated facility.
14. 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.
15. Direct and weekly audit staff in the inventory and issuance of tools in program areas as prescribed by IDOC or IDJJ.
16. Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Direct and adhere to IDOC or IDJJ regulations regarding handling of keys and maintaining locked and secured areas.
20. Perform Duties as assigned.
21. 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, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, General Election Day (every other year), Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Tuition Waiver
Lake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses to current full-time employees, employee's spouse or civil union partner, and their unmarried dependents under age 23. Any fees associated with the classes are the responsibility of the employee.
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time employees are entitled to a tuition reimbursement of $200 per credit hour with a maximum of $1200 a fiscal year to advance their education with a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree. Reimbursement is available for courses in which a grade of C or better is received with verification through official transcripts.
Retirement
Lake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). In addition, all SURS eligible employees will be auto-enrolled in the SURS Deferred Compensation (457b) plan at 3%.
(403)b/457(b) Retirement Savings Plans
Lake Land College offers a voluntary 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Employees have the option of choosing from a variety of investment funds and can contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees can elect to enroll in a 403(b) and 457(b) plan at any time. Employees will be automatically enrolled in the SURS/Voya 457 plan, with the ability to opt out.
Life and AD&D Insurance
Lake Land College provides full-time Department of Correction employees with $40,000 in life and AD&D insurance. Employees may also elect to purchase additional supplemental insurance for themselves, as well as spouse or civil union partner, and their dependent children. Spouses and dependents cannot exceed the amount of the employee's optional benefit.
Voluntary Benefits
Lake Land College offers Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance at group rates paid by employees.
Flexible Spending Account
Full-time employees can elect through payroll deduction to establish a flexible spending account for qualified medical or dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year. These elections are made on a pre-tax basis to save the employee federal and state income taxes. Employees enrolled on a medical flexible spending account can carry over up to $500 from one plan year to the next.
Medical Insurance
Lake Land College offers two health plan options -one Traditional PPO health plan and one High Deductible health plan with a compatible Health Savings Account. Employees can elect coverage for their dependents defined as a spouse, civil union partner, or child under the age of 26. Dependent verification is required. Spouses who are able to obtain insurance through his or her full-time employment are not eligible for the College Insurance.
Current Monthly Rates
Single

Employee + 1

Family

Plan A (Traditional)

See table below

$591.91

$739.18

Plan B (HDHP)

See table below *

$344.40 *

$531.59 *

* Lake Land College will also contribute to a Health Savings Account on behalf of the employee.
DOC Premium
Salary Range

Monthly Rates

Salary Range

Monthly Rates

$27,300 or less

$36.00

$54,801-68,600

$46.00

$27,301-$41,200

$41.00

$68,601 and over

$48.50

$41,201-$54,800

$43.50
Health Savings Accounts
An HSA is a tax-favored savings account which allows funds to be accumulated tax-free to pay for current and future qualified healthcare expenses. An HSA account is only available if a HDHP, or Plan B is chosen. Lake Land contributes an amount equal to the difference in premiums between Plan A and Plan B. Please refer to the DOC Health Insurance Rate Sheet for Monthly Contributions.
Dental Insurance
Lake Land College offers Dental Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single

Employee + 1

Family

Dental Insurance

$0.00 + DOC Premium*

$18.26 + DOC Premium*

$28.88 + DOC Premium*

*If employees have both Medical and Dental Insurance, the DOC premium will only be charged once if employee has the same coverage level on both medical and dental.
Vision Insurance
Lake Land College offers Vision Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single

Employee + 1

Family

Vision Insurance

$5.59

$10.62

$15.51