Assistant Superintendent
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2025
Requisition ID: 468354
Location:
Logansport, IN, US, 46947
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About Logansport State Hospital :
Logansport State Hospital is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness. Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $93,002.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Direct and coordinate hospital's financial and budget activities to fund operations and maximize efficiencies.
Direct and develop cost analysis throughout the facility's operation including all points to improve cost effectiveness of facility expenditures.
Provide consultation and recommendations to the appointing authority and senior executive board on the financial impact of various programs, policies and actions, identifying work methods and performance measures for fiscal functions.
Direct the purchasing department in maintaining and securing all materials and supplies in accordance with IDOA and E Procurement directives.
Oversee the management and operations of the Business Administration Department, setting goals and accountabilities ensuring the accurate maintenance of hospital accounts, ledgers, and records.
Oversee the management and operations of the Maintenance Department, setting goals and accountabilities ensuring the buildings, grounds, equipment and vehicle fleet are maintained to comply with applicable laws, regulations and standards. Participates in the development, planning, and oversight of capital projects.
Oversee the management and operations of the Management of Information Department, setting goals and accountabilities ensuring that information systems, including hardware and software, are procured, and maintained to support the hospital's needs, and monitoring and reporting complies with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Oversee the management and operations of the Environmental Services/Material Management Department, setting goals and accountabilities, ensuring the cleanliness of the hospital and maintenance of supplies complies with applicable regulations and standards.
Oversee the management and operations of the Nutrition Services Department, setting goals and accountabilities ensuring the patients' nutritional needs are met and food and equipment handling is in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.? Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.?
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
Extensive knowledge of State Hospital operations, management, and fiscal responsibility.
Thorough knowledge of budgeting and finances related to operations of a psychiatric hospital within the State of Indiana.
Working knowledge of principles of public administration and ability to supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate the program and activities of staff.
Working knowledge of administrative and personnel techniques as related to the supervision and direction of departments.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
Ability to analyze program needs and effectiveness and to formulate plans for change to carry out the mission of the hospital more adequately.
Ability to cope with unexpected and unforeseen difficulties that periodically arise.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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