Veterans Center Administrator I - On-Call Leader

State of Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Veterans Center Administrator I in Lawton/Ft. Sill oversees daily operations of the center, coordinating long‑term health care services, staffing and budget management to ensure quality patient care.

The role requires adherence to state and federal regulations, supervision of medical and support staff, and collaboration with federal agencies. The position is on-call 24/7 and may include travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or closely related field.
• Two years of professional managerial/administrative experience in health or veterans services.
• LNHA certification may substitute for one year of education.

Responsibilities

• Directs operation of a state veterans center providing long term health care and quality medical services.
• Acts as federal fiduciary for incompetent patients and manages financial matters.
• Plans and directs patient care programs, support services, and budget work programs.
• Coordinates programs with state and federal agencies; negotiates contracts for goods/services.
• Participates in meetings with agencies; interprets and administers guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves emergencies; on-call 24/7.

Skills

VA benefits laws

Supervisory principles

English proficiency

Budgeting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or closely related field

Job description

State of Oklahoma's Veterans Center Administrator I in Lawton/Ft. Sill oversees daily operations of the center, coordinating long‑term health care services, staffing and budget management to ensure quality patient care.

The role requires adherence to state and federal regulations, supervision of medical and support staff, and collaboration with federal agencies. The position is on-call 24/7 and may include travel as needed.