Program Administrator 2, Office of Materials Management, PN 20050560

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Premiums

Paid time off and holidays

Education and Development Funds

Public Retirement Systems & Ohio D.C.

Job summary

State of Ohio Transportation - Central Office is seeking a detail‑oriented program administrator to provide administrative and program support at a full‑time, on‑site location in Columbus. The role emphasizes budgeting, tracking, reporting, and cross‑team coordination.

Qualifications include 4 years of related experience or equivalent education, strong communication, and proficiency with office software. A probationary period and criminal background check apply.

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Responsibilities

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a structured, detail‑driven environment.
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to handle high‑volume workloads and frequent purchasing activity.
• Proficient with office software and data systems used for budgeting, tracking, and reporting.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, purchasing, and recordkeeping.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple teams.

Skills

Program Management

Time management

Office software

Documentation

Communication

Education

Undergraduate core program in business administration

Undergraduate core program in management science or public administration

Tools

Office software

Job description

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

Organization: Transportation - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information: Garyck Todd, [e-mail]

Work Location: 1980 West Broad Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43223, United States

Compensation: $33.32

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 7am-3:30pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Program Management

What You'll Do

• Experienceproviding administrative or program support in a structured, detail‑drivenenvironment
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to handle high‑volumeworkloads and frequent purchasing activity
• Proficient with office software and data systems used for budgeting,tracking, and reporting
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, purchasing,and recordkeeping
• Effective communicator with the ability to work independently and coordinatewith multiple teams

Additional Information

This position is overtime exempt based onFLSA Standards.

All exempt new hires must serve a one (1)year probationary period.

The final candidate selected for thisposition will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individualassessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made beforeexcluding 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*.

• 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 Forgiveness, and more)
• 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:

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

• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• -Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills: Program Management

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.