Assistant Director of Business Operations - Central Office

About the role

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and report directly to the Assistant Division Director, Director of Business Operations, providing oversight, direction and backup to the Central Office Business Office and Central Office Warehouse.
• Responsible for janitorial and building maintenance, Sonitrol Security, ID cards, physical keys, and building issues for the Central Office complex; Sonitrol Security after‑hours calls are routed through this position.
• Manage the Department's leasing and assist with budget calculations and forecasting.
• Assist with DHS fiscal notes by routing appropriately and responding to assigned fiscal notes.
• Initiate and manage process improvements to create greater efficiencies within the Business Operations section.
• Apply project management skills to policies and procedures to ensure best practices are represented and followed.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• 4 years of relevant experience in Business Administration and 5‑7 years of supervisory experience (earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year).
• Preference given to candidates with a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or willingness to work toward obtaining it.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective administration.
• Ability to lead and provide clear direction to team members.
• Ability to multitask, plan strategically, and manage and lead multiple projects.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative, and be a problem solver.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide oversight to the Central Office Warehouse and the Central Office Business Office.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with state agency officials, department and divisional leadership, business and trade association representatives, and other internal and external constituents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and decision‑making skills.

Benefits

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System