ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 4

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an experienced Administrative Program Director 4 to lead statewide technology strategy, governance, and program oversight. This executive role requires strategic planning and collaboration, aligning technology initiatives with agency goals.

You will direct technology staff, manage budgets and vendor relationships, ensure compliance and data governance, and engage with partners to improve service delivery for youth, staff, and communities

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in administrative services or equivalent.
• Substitution rules apply for education/experience as described.
• Bachelor's degree plus five years of administrative services experience or an advanced degree plus four years.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership for statewide technology programs supporting secure care, community supervision, and educational services.
• Develops technology strategies and governance frameworks to align agency systems with priorities.
• Serves as the agency's technology liaison with state agencies, vendors, and external partners.
• Oversees technology planning and program development, guiding enhancements and long-term improvements.
• Directs technology staff and resources, including budgets, forecasting, and performance.
• Ensures compliance and data governance with information security requirements and reporting obligations.
• Manages technology contracts and vendor relationships, including procurement and monitoring.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Governance frameworks

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Central Office
State Police Bldg. 1st Floor
7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced and visionary Administrative Program Director 4 to lead statewide technology strategy, governance, and program oversight. This executive-level position is ideal for a leader who excels at strategic planning, organizational collaboration, and aligning technology initiatives with agency operations and long-term goals.

In this role, you will provide leadership for agency technology programs, support statewide planning efforts, and collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness. You will help guide technology priorities, oversee major initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with business needs, regulatory requirements, and agency objectives.

If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and program management skills, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on technology services that support youth, staff, and communities across Louisiana.

Job Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree plus four 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

• Provides executive leadership for statewide technology programs supporting secure care, community supervision, and educational services.
• Develops technology strategies and governance frameworks to align agency systems with operational and strategic priorities.
• Serves as the agency's technology liaison with state agencies, educational partners, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Oversees technology planning and program development by identifying system needs, guiding enhancements, and supporting long‑term operational improvements.
• Directs technology staff and resources while overseeing budgets, forecasting, and program performance.
• Ensures compliance and data governance by supporting information security requirements, reporting obligations, and regulatory standards.
• Manages technology contracts and vendor relationships including procurement activities, service agreements, and performance monitoring.

Position-Specific Details

Work location: This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge, LA.

Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational

Compensation: $35.50 - $69.66 hourly

Other Legal Statements: The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
[e-mail]

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.