Working Title: Associate Warden of Administration (AWA)
Job Class: Corrections Facility Administration Director
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 96318
Location : St. Cloud
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/19/2026
Closing Date : 09/08/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - St. Cloud
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7:00 am- 3:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position is responsible for the development of objectives and strategies that will attain department and facility goals in the most cost effective, safe and productive manner possible. The position manages the administrative division that provides support services to the entire facility.
Primary responsibilities include:
Directs the administrative division of a high-security facility, which may include overseeing physical plant maintenance, food service operations, health and safety activities, Incarcerated Person (IP) discipline, records management, mailroom, warehouse, inventory management, canteen and IP property.
Serve as fiscal advisor to the Warden, leading the preparation and monitoring of budget, spending plans, and cost-effective resource allocations.
Serves as a core member of the Warden's Executive Team, formulating facility goals and assuming leadership authority of the institution during the Warden's absence.
Serves as the facility Public Information Officer (PIO) and media liaison, while coordinating facility litigation, and claims.
Acts as the designated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for incarcerated individuals.
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas.
Three (3) years of experience in the profession of corrections, finance, business administration, human resources, public administration, or related profession sufficient to direct the delivery of diverse activities, such as physical plant operations, finance, safety, or food services. (NOTE: a Master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; Associate's degree may substitute for six months (6) of experience.
AND
Demonstrated leadership experience which may include any of the following:
Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead. (Note: a project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technical expertise for a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project environment.)
Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization
A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG) which the experience must also include:
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage, guide, and communicate with staff and partners at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment by incorporation of multi-disciplined interests into decisions and actions.
Leading teams to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, or goal accomplishment.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct technical and administrative activities of staff and partners.
Applicants meeting the above qualifications will be further assessed on the following:
Knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures sufficient to oversee budget preparation and annual spending plans and monitor capital improvements and disbursements.
Knowledge of human resources principles, procedures, and systems sufficient to manage and maintain a harmonious labor relations environment in accordance with collective bargaining contracts/plans and affirmative action/equal opportunity policies.
Organizational skills sufficient to independently and effectively balance a broad variety of tasks and responsibilities within diverse, administrative functional areas.
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to relay sensitive information to staff, the public, law enforcement agencies, the media, attorneys, offenders, and other state agencies and to elicit cooperation from staff and offenders to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting the safety and security of staff, the public and the incarcerate population.
Human relations and conflict resolution skills sufficient to effectively solve problems in a manner that is focused on mutual respect, contributes to a healthy work environment and is sensitive to organizational structures and cultures, as well as the needs of groups and individuals; and to elicit cooperation from staff and incarcerated persons to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting the safety and security of staff, the public and the incarcerate population.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Supervisory experience within a correctional/secured facility.
Experience in developing and administering budgets.
Experience setting strategy, aligning resources, integrating an equity lens, and delivering measurable results
Experience demonstrating integrity, accountability, and professionalism while leading people, projects, or organizational initiatives.
Experience adapting communication and leadership approaches to meet the needs of diverse individuals, teams, and situations
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening. For a copy of the PDA, please email Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
