Administrative Program Director 2

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Public Safety–Office of Management and Finance (DPS-OMF) in Louisiana seeks an Administrative Program Director 2 to lead statewide programs, drive results, and ensure administrative excellence. The role emphasizes accountability, critical thinking, and strategic oversight of public service initiatives.

The incumbent will supervise the Administrative Program Team, align goals with statewide priorities, and ensure compliance across programs such as LaCarte, Travel, and Motor Carrier

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in administrative services or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree with corresponding administrative experience.
• Experience substitutions: 30 semester hours = 1 year of experience (max 120 semester hours).

Responsibilities

• Develop goals, strategies, and objectives to deliver efficient customer service.
• Direct administrative compliance for statewide programs (DPS LaCarte, Travel, Motor Carrier Safety).
• Direct supervision of the Administrative Program Team and resolve staff issues.

Skills

Driving Results

Accountability

Critical Thinking

Education

Six years administrative experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years administrative experience

Advanced degree + 2 years administrative experience

Job description

At the Department of Public Safety–Office of Management and Finance (DPS-OMF), we are on a mission to transform lives and uplift communities across Louisiana. Committed to delivering responsive, inclusive, and innovative public services, we take pride in serving our citizens with integrity and a strong dedication to equity. We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Administrative Program Director 2 within our dynamic Financial Services section. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public service in Louisiana. If you’re passionate about making a difference and leading initiatives that empower communities, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

Selected Preferred Competencies

• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Six years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree plus two years of experience in administrative services.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

As an Administrative Program Director 2, you will serve as Administrative Program Director 2 for highly complex Statewide and Departmental programs that are extremely responsible, managerial programs in the Office of Management & Finance, Financial Services Division. In this role, you will:

• Develop goals, strategies, and objectives to effectively deliver efficient customer service
• Directs the administrative compliance of the following programs: DPS Statewide LaCarte Program, DPS Statewide Travel Program, and State Police Motor Carrier Safety
• Direct administrative duties/functions and provide supervisory oversight to subordinates for the entire Administrative Program Team
• Review and resolve problems submitted or implied by subordinate staff for all of the indicated statewide programs
• Directs and oversees the administration of Municipal Police, Marshals, Firemen, Constables & Justices' pay

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a career progression group

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: This position has a minimum biweekly salary of $2,166.38

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Contact: Human Resources/Elyssa Schexsnayder

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]