Business Administrator

Job Requisition ID: 57013
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 07/21/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 - $10,571 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Montgomery
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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Position overview:

The Business Administrator position at Graham Correctional Center serves as the lead business professional at afacility with a staff of over 480 full-time employees and is responsible for managing an annual operating budget of approximately $58 million. As the Business Office Supervisor, the Business Administrator must lead asubordinate staff of seventeen plus employees in the dedicated roles of accounting, payroll, warehousing, commissary and inventory management. The ideal candidate will be able to help organize operations at a large facility with asubstantial budget while maintaining strict security protocols. Graham Correctional Center offers its employees excellent benefits, including an exceptional pension plan, all while working in an environment with a unique,historical background. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Business Administrator.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Administers, implements, and directs accounting functions.
• Administers, implements, and monitors purchasing functions.
• Remains up-to-date and in compliance with applicable standards of Commission on Accreditation, Administrative Regulations and Directives, Procedures Manual, Statewide Accounting Management System Manual and Local Business Procedure Manual.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in fiscal operations for a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience performing full range of fiscal functions within a large organization.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience utilizing automated financial systems.
• Prefers a bachelors' Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Prefers experience managing a multi-million-dollar budget for a large organization.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with contract establishment, contract monitoring, and procurement processes.
• Prefers more than three (3) years of experience with automated financial systems.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in property control and inventory management.
• Prefers at least six (6) months of experience with BidBuy or other procurement software.
• Prefers experience interpreting collective bargaining contracts and supervising union covered employees.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to be on call.
• Requires the ability to work at various times outside of normal office hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires willingness to work within a correctional center.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non- State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

​Work Hours: 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off Headquarter Location: 12078 Illinois Route 185, Hillsboro, Illinois, 62049Work County: MontgomeryAgency Contact: Brandy.Omalley@illinois.govPosting Group: Leadership & Management

Agency statement

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards 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 (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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