Senior Program Administrator — Community Support & Policy

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Community Support Services in Columbus, OH, seeks a leadership role to analyze policies, coordinate budgets, and guide staff in a dynamic public service environment.

You will represent the office in meetings with state and federal agencies, manage staffing needs, and lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve program operation and accountability.

Qualifications

• 36 mos. training or 36 mos. experience in supervisory, administrative and/or managerial position.
• 36 mos. training or 36 mos. experience in supervisory, administrative, managerial and/or staff position involving planning, research and/or policy/procedure development.
• 5 yrs. training or 5 yrs. experience in business administration, management, or public administration.
• 1 yr. experience as Program Administrator 2, 63123.
• The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs follow all state and federal requirements while analyzing and evaluating policies, procedures, and operations.
• Represent OCSS leadership in meetings with state, federal, and community agencies, speaking on policy matters and providing information to stakeholders, including Community Action Agencies and government officials.
• Coordinate and schedule leadership meetings, prepare agendas, gather materials, and organize internal and external trainings.
• Oversee budget development, tracking, and monitoring for OCSS; act as the primary liaison with the Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services.
• Prepare and review budget documents, expenditure reports, and funding requests; support audits and fiscal reviews by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Serve as the main contact for OEBS to coordinate staffing needs, recruitment, onboarding, performance management timelines, and workforce data tracking.

Education

36 mos. training or 36 mos. experience in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

Job description

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Community Support Services in Columbus, OH, seeks a leadership role to analyze policies, coordinate budgets, and guide staff in a dynamic public service environment.

You will represent the office in meetings with state and federal agencies, manage staffing needs, and lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve program operation and accountability.