A professional who directs administration of institution, such as prison or youth correctional facility. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates educational, security, recreational, and rehabilitation programs.
• Directs operation and maintenance of facilities, such as laundry, cafeteria, buildings, and grounds.
• Recommends parole or discharge of persons under jurisdiction of institution.
• Directs recruitment and training of staff.
• Confers with staff to formulate and institute policies and regulations.
• Compiles and analyzes expenditures and projected costs, and prepares reports for officials.
• Prepares budget and monitors expenditures.
• May be designated according to type of institution, such as Director, School For Blind; Director, Youth Correctional Facility.
• May work in federal or state prison and be designated Warden.