Finance & Administration Director

Wage - $94,000 - 98,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule – Full Time

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance 
• Career advancement opportunities 

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: Directly supervises the supervisors of accounting, food services, student records and facility maintenance, information systems administrator, and property specialist. Responsible for the overall management of finance & administration which includes accounting, food services, purchasing, and support services, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, coordinate and direct the administrative and financial activities of the directorate
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement departmental changes as approved by the center director and coordinated with the manager, human resources prior to implementation
• Develop center budget; monitor and control expenditures, and review and recommend changes to budget authorizations. Oversee center’s overall budget administration
• Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting the directorate and subordinate departments and coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall center objectives
• Regularly assess and audit directorate for contractual compliance and quality of services to students; prepare audit and assessment reports
• Regularly inspect facility; maintain quality standards
• Oversee facility maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities; maintain timely and effective quality standards. Ensure preventive maintenance plans and activities are in place
• Coordinate with other staff, suppliers, and governmental, state and local agencies as necessary
• Develop budgets, financial forecasts, projections and cost analyses as a basis for negotiating contracts for the center, support programs and for renewal and amendments to existing contracts
• Ensure compliance with established budgets, purchase limitations, travel restrictions and general contract limitations and maintain stability and consistency with DOL and MTC goals and objectives
• Oversee facility management, career technical skills training (CTST), and construction rehab acquisitions (CRA) funding and cost control. Direct the construction and rehabilitation project requirements. Maintain coordination with DOL’s facility contractor
• Coordinate wage and salary program with the manager, human resources
• Oversee logistics activities including the management of the warehouse, proper record keeping and reporting of government equipment and consumable supplies
• Oversee the management of food services department including cafeteria operation, special food services, menu planning, inspections and quality of delivery of services to students
• Oversee the center’s transportation requirements and motor pool. Ensure vehicle accountability and maintenance, and preparation of all reports related to government vehicles
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
• Participate in student employability programs and activities
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and four years related experience required, three of which must be in a managerial capacity
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.