Administrative Professional 4

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development opport.

Job summary

State Employment Relations Board (SERB) in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Administrative Professional 4 to support the board’s administrative and case-management functions. The role involves reviewing case materials, tracking deadlines, and preparing communications to keep dispute-resolution processes moving smoothly.

You will work at the SERB’s central office in Columbus, participating in mediation, fact-finding, and conciliation services, coordinating schedules, and preparing board materials

Qualifications

• 30 months experience OR 30 months training in secretarial/administrative professional field.
• 12 months experience in secretarial/administrative professional field.
• 12 months experience as Administrative Professional 2,16872.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role as you help administer Ohio’s public‑sector collective bargaining law. You’ll review case materials, track key deadlines, prepare impactful correspondence, and keep dispute‑resolution processes moving smoothly.
• Be at the center of SERB’s mediation, fact‑finding, and conciliation services. You’ll coordinate schedules, manage case flow, prepare reports, and ensure seamless communication among parties, neutrals, and internal teams.
• Shape the progression of cases by reviewing filings, motions, fact‑finding reports, and awards. You’ll prepare recommendations and Board materials that directly support SERB’s decision‑making.
• Serve as a trusted, knowledgeable resource for public employers, employee organizations, attorneys, and neutrals. You’ll provide clear guidance on SERB procedures, forms, timelines, and requirements, helping stakeholders navigate the process with confidence.
• Take ownership of SERB’s Roster of Neutrals by managing applications, summarizing qualifications, maintaining records, monitoring eligibility and continuing‑education standards, and coordinating and helping lead SERB’s mandatory continuing education conference for roster members.
• Monitor and report on strike activity across Ohio’s public sector. You’ll maintain agency records and prepare insights and reports that help SERB and stakeholders stay informed.
• Represent SERB by preparing and delivering presentations and trainings on public‑sector labor relations. You’ll engage with professionals at conferences, meetings, and events.
• Contribute to SERB’s mission through key administrative responsibilities, including preparing monthly and annual reports, managing confidential and case records, tracking statutory deadlines, and taking on special assignments and projects.

Skills

Administrative Support/Services

Education

Associate coursework in secretarial science or business office applications

Job description

The agency consists of three board members and a staff of 24. The agency is organized into the following sections:

Clerk’s Office

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: State Employment Relations Board

Agency Contact Name and Information: Morgan Turjanica: [e-mail]

Work Location: 65 East State Street, Suite 1200, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States

Compensation: $27.73/hr-$34.35/hr

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: M-F, 8a.m. to 5p.m.

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Administrative Support/Services

About SERB

Who We Are

The State Employment Relations Board (SERB) administers the Ohio Public Employees’ Collective Bargaining Act (O.R.C. Chapter 4117). SERB adjudicates filings from employee organizations (unions), public employees, and public employers. A public employer is any state or political subdivision located entirely within the state (including counties, municipal corporations, and townships with a population of 5,000+). We also serve school districts, state colleges, state agencies, authorities, commissions, boards, and other branches of public employment including public sector hospitals and health care facilities.

SERB’s Essential Statutory Functions Include

Investigating unfair labor practice charges.

Adjudicating unfair labor practice complaints after investigation.

Processing representation petitions and requests for recognition.

Determining appropriate bargaining units and conducting elections to establish or change union composition.

Analyzing and reporting wage and benefit data from collective bargaining agreements.

Providing impasse resolution services through mediation, fact-finding, and conciliation.

Resolving disputes as to the legality of strikes.

Collecting and monitoring registration and financial filings by employee organizations.

Training labor and management representatives in the methods and rules of collective bargaining.

The agency consists of three board members and a staff of 24. The agency is organized into the following sections:

Clerk’s Office

Business and Records Office

Representation

Bureau of Mediation

Unfair Labor Practices

Hearings

Research and Training

Learn more about the agency by visiting https://serb.ohio.gov.

Mission

Promoting orderly and constructive relationships between public employers and their employees.

What You'll Do

The Administrative Professional 4 plays an important part at the Board. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Play a vital role as you help administer Ohio’s public‑sector collective bargaining law. You’ll review case materials, track key deadlines, prepare impactful correspondence, and keep dispute‑resolution processes moving smoothly.
• Be at the center of SERB’s mediation, fact‑finding, and conciliation services. You’ll coordinate schedules, manage case flow, prepare reports, and ensure seamless communication among parties, neutrals, and internal teams.
• Shape the progression of cases by reviewing filings, motions, fact‑finding reports, and awards. You’ll prepare recommendations and Board materials that directly support SERB’s decision‑making.
• Serve as a trusted, knowledgeable resource for public employers, employee organizations, attorneys, and neutrals. You’ll provide clear guidance on SERB procedures, forms, timelines, and requirements, helping stakeholders navigate the process with confidence.
• Take ownership of SERB’s Roster of Neutrals by managing applications, summarizing qualifications, maintaining records, monitoring eligibility and continuing‑education standards, and coordinating and helping lead SERB’s mandatory continuing education conference for roster members.
• Monitor and report on strike activity across Ohio’s public sector. You’ll maintain agency records and prepare insights and reports that help SERB and stakeholders stay informed.
• Represent SERB by preparing and delivering presentations and trainings on public‑sector labor relations. You’ll engage with professionals at conferences, meetings, and events.
• Contribute to SERB’s mission through key administrative responsibilities, including preparing monthly and annual reports, managing confidential and case records, tracking statutory deadlines, and taking on special assignments and projects.

Additional Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code or OCSEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.

Background Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

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 forgiv…)
• 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

30 months experience OR 30 months training in secretarial/administrative professional field.

• OR completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college 12 months experience in secretarial/administrative professional field.
• OR 12 months experience as Administrative Professional 2,16872.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Administrative Support/Services

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.