Job Location : Oregon,IL, USA
The Washington County Community Corrections Department isseekinga strategic and collaborative Administrative Manager to join ourexecutive team. This key position playsan important rolein shaping and supporting the department's administrative operations, ensuring alignment with department goals and community needs.
As the Administrative Manager, you will provide guidance across a wide range of operational functions.You'lllead a team of administrative professionals while advisingtheexecutiveteam on financial planning, budgeting, and funding strategies. This position also oversees critical support areas including contracting, purchasing, facilities, data analysis, community outreach, and employee relations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Leading, organizing, and coordinating the department's fiscal, personnel, and administrative operations.
Recommending strategic goals andobjectivesand contributing to the development and implementation of department policies and procedures.
Overseeing the administrative work plan by assigning andmonitoringprojects, reviewing workflows, and ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all administrative areas.
Managing the full budget cycle, includingpreparation, monitoring, and fiscal control,while forecasting staffing and resource needs.
Coordinating specialized programs including information systems, records management, telecommunications, and report preparation.
Serving as a key advisor to department and division leaders, offering guidance on administrative procedures and best practices.
About the DepartmentWashington County Community Corrections plays a vital role in public safety by providing community supervision to justice-involved adults in their transition away from criminal behavior and toward becoming positive members of the community. The department alsooperatesthe Community Corrections Center, a residential, minimum-security facility thatassistsindividuals in successfully reentering society. We also provide critical services to crime victims and their families. Our department is deeply committed to employee engagement and wellness, ensuring staff have the support they need to effectively serve clients and the community. Additionally, we are a data-driven organization, using analytics to improve outcomes, measure progress, and inform decision-making.Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a proactive and solutions-oriented individual with a strong background in managing complex operations and supporting executive leadership. They will have a foundation in budget development and management, and will have advanced technical skills in Excel, data analysis, graphic reporting, and accounting, along with an understanding of how to support and collaborate with executive leadership. A successful candidate will excel at streamlining processes, improving workflows, and navigating cross-departmental collaboration. They are motivated to network, proactive inidentifyingtrends at both the local and state level, and skilled in forecasting and pursuing strategic funding opportunities, including grants.Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills are essential. Most importantly, this candidate brings a genuine interest in public service and a commitment to supporting the mission of community corrections and public safety.
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