Academy Unit Supervisor

The Academy Unit Supervisor responsibilities include:

Requires considerable knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, development and delivery and systems thinking and management science: Responsible for planning, designing, developing, directing and coordinating centralized training programs and activities and evaluates instructional methods for the Corrections Training Academy (i.e., NEO, In-service and special projects)

Provides direction and guidance in areas of instructional strategies, objectives, lesson plans and curriculum development for training staff

Conduct needs assessments to determine and develop specialized training throughout DRC

Develop and coordinates training pursuant to DRC policy and monitor training standards for accreditation

Travels to regional locations to plan, conduct and evaluate training programs and acts as a liaison between CTA and institution/agency regarding training issues

Directly supervises staff involved in assessing and analyzing training and performance needs: Prioritizes and approves work schedules

Assigns, reviews and approves work activities/assignments

Responds to questions and concerns and resolves problems

Approves requests for leave, overtime, compensatory time, attendance reports and travel, prepares employee goals and completes performance evaluation reviews

Continually reviews and evaluates all NEO and/or In-Service training programs to ensure consistent relevant and content application: Supervises maintenance and retention of training records, may instruct classes as needed; orders materials and supplies as necessary

Conduct investigations and presents at pre-disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct as requested

Initiate disciplinary action if necessary

Responds to grievances and other complaints

May direct, coordinate and/or assist in special tasks to include assignment to various DRC committees (e.g. curriculum review, training advisory council, interview panel, program development)

Resolves DRC policy and procedure questions

Attend seminars, conferences for new training ideas and concepts and to stay abreast of the latest trends.

Attend meetings, training and conferences

May give presentations and conduct training

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

48 mos. exp. in delivery of training or instructional programs commensurate with area to be assigned based on approved Position Description on file; 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.

Job Skills: Training