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Program Director

Date Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Requisition ID: 469732

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) :

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Role Overview:

As the Program Director, you will administer a program within a state agency and serve as a specialist in this area. The director utilizes education, consultation, cooperative programming, and coordination to accomplish goals.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

+ Formulates, interprets, compiles, and disseminates to applicable agencies and groups all policies and procedures related to the program.

+ Reviews incoming policy or procedural information for compliance decisions.

+ Acts as a technical consultant to the staff, clarifying and interpreting all procedures, providing references, and resolving disputed issues.

+ Serves as a liaison between the agency and other state and federal agencies.

+ Ability to travel to county agencies across the state throughout the calendar year. (Company vehicle to be used)

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

+ a Master’s Degree with 1+ years of experience, or

+ a Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or

+ a Associate’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or

+ at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

+ Ability to establish program goals, priorities and methodology.

+ Broad knowledge of an entire program area.

+ Working knowledge of the organization of the agency and of state and federal agencies dealing with the programs.

+ Working knowledge of reading and interpreting state code.

+ Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret and correlate technical material and make recommendations on implementation in current programs.

+ Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern potential implications.

+ Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

+ Ability to maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and county agencies.

+ Ability to maintain yearly reports reflecting the compliance of county agencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

+ Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

+ 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

+ Education Reimbursement Program

+ Group life insurance

+ Referral Bonus program

+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Free Parking for most positions

+ Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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