CENTER MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 48993 
Closing Date: 09/26/2025
​Agency:  Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $99,372 - $123,372 annually
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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THIS POSITION IS REVOLVONG DOOR

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is seeking a Center Manager to lead the newly established Center for Community-Based Justice Research. This leadership role presents an opportunity to shape a research agenda that addresses the challenges faced by individuals returning from incarceration and other system impacted individuals to produce actionable, equity-centered research that informs policy and practice throughout Illinois. The Center Manager will supervise a team of researchers, engage community partners, and oversee a portfolio of applied research and evaluation projects related to reentry, reintegration, and community justice.

Essential Functions

• Formulates and implements policies and procedures for Research/Performance Measurement Program related to community-based supervision and services to individuals in custody in lieu of incarceration, in partnership with participating county or other governmental units through the State
• Serves as liaison with policy making officials within State, federal and/or local government, private agencies, organizations and academic institutions relating to data collection and analysis
• Provides technical assistance and training relating to Research/Performance Measurement plans, writes, edits, and presents technical reports stemming from research and data analysis
• Serves as full-line supervisor
• Provides information and assistance to members of the oversight board relating to the Research/Performance Measurement
• Undertakes special projects at the request of and reporting to the Associate Director and/or the Executive Director.
• 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 years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers a Master’s degree with coursework in criminal justice, public administration, public health, public policy and/or social service administration
• Prefers three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in policy development, program direction, evaluation, management, research and/or grant administration
• Prefers three years of experience in drafting papers, articles, reports, and presentations
• Prefers three years of experience delivering presentations and/or trainings to various professional and lay groups by giving presentations at local, regional, or national conferences, workshops, or trainings
• Prefers two years of professional experience utilizing extensive knowledge of public and business administration, principles, and practices
• Prefers three years of experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with agency staff and stakeholders, researchers, and practitioners
• Prefers experience working with government agencies, researchers/research institutions, or community-based organizations

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodations, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history

Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

ICJIA responds to community needs through research and the administration of federal and state grants. ICJIA administers over $100 million in grants, including the R3 (Restore, Reinvest, Renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants, including those under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policymakers through research.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Work Location:  60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605 
Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Public Safety

Agency statement

ICJIA responds to community needs through research and the administration of federal and state grants. ICJIA administers over $100 million in grants, including the R3 (Restore, Reinvest, Renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants, including those under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policymakers through research.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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