Program Administrator 2

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Gym Access

Daycare on-site

Cafeteria on-site

Pay raises

Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking a Program Administrator 2 to lead ceremonial programs, awards events and major public-safety ceremonies in Columbus, OH. The role interfaces with ODPS and OSHP leadership to plan, execute and monitor events, ensuring timely submissions and proper supplies.

You will evaluate programs, set timelines, and advise administrators while coordinating with internal teams to deliver high-profile ceremonies and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs trg. or 4 yrs exp in business administration management science or public administration.
• Undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration.
• AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or staff planning, research & policy development.
• Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1 or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, implementation & facilitation of OSHP ceremonies and programs.
• Responds to programmatic requests; provides recommendations to aid decision making.
• Collaborates with ODPS Director's Office & OSHP Superintendent's Office on events.
• Monitors submissions; distributes requisitions for events and supplies.
• Analyzes programs; establishes timelines to deliver project milestones.

Skills

Program Management

Public Safety

Policy Direction

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/public administration

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in Location: 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus OH 43223

Hours Worked: 8:00am to 5:00pm; Working days and hours may be subject to change based on operational need & events

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!


• Free Parking!


• Free Gym Access & Walking Path!


• Daycare On-site!


• Cafeteria On-site!

What You'll Do As a Program Administrator 2

• Oversees the planning, implementation & facilitation of OSHP Promotional Ceremonies, District Awards Banquets, Master Trooper & Master Police Officer Ceremonies, Cadet & Police Officer swearing-in ceremonies, & Saved by the Belt Program.


• Responds to any programmatic requests or issues as needed; Provides technical advice &/or recommendations to aid administrator in decision making; Provides regular updates to Administrator, OSHP & ODPS leadership, &/or section staff on event or project status.


• Collaborates with Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Director's Office & OSHP Superintendent's Office on the planning & execution of events or special projects.


• Monitors, distributes, & facilitates award submissions; Submits & monitors requisitions for events, awards, retirement items &/or other needed supplies.


• Analyzes & evaluates programs &/or projects, makes revisions to event framework as needed; Identifies specific activities to be performed & establishes timelines in order to produce project deliverables.

Option 1

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration;

AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

Option 3

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file (Employee Promotional & Recognition Programs);

AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

Option 4

• Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.


• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills: Program Management

Agency Contact Name and Information Kate Veeley | [e-mail]

Unposting Date Sep 21, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation $33.32 per hour

Schedule Full-time

Work Hours See Work Hours Below

Classified Indicator Classified

Union Exempt from Union

Technical Skills Program Management, Public Safety, Policy Direction

Professional Skills Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Presenting

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.