Program Administrator II — Budget & Ops Support

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

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.