Administrative Program Manager 1

State of Louisiana • Monroe, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Administrative Program Manager 1 to oversee essential business operations that support the agency’s financial, purchasing, inventory, and compliance functions. This role requires a dependable professional who can manage complex administrative systems, supervise staff, and ensure accuracy across multiple operational areas.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
• Must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License.
• Must clear a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Driving Results: Sets clear goals, stays focused, owns outcomes, and uses feedback to improve.
• Making Accurate Judgments: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
• Thinking Critically: Analyzes key info, weighs evidence, and draws logical, well-supported conclusions from credible sources.
• Accepting Direction: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform administrative functions across accounting, purchasing, inventory, property control, fleet, mail operations, and professional contractor coordination.
• Lead three staff members; manage leave, evaluations, training, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Oversee key financial processes including petty cash, Imprest accounts, deposits, reconciliations, and required reporting.
• Manage Inmate Banking and canteen operations, including deposits, disbursements, inventory, and sales reconciliation.
• Process purchasing requests, renew licenses/certifications, and support Visa procurement card transactions.
• Conduct property control and fleet audits; maintain safety, compliance, and ORM documentation.
• Coordinate with auditors, vendors, and agency staff to resolve operational issues and ensure accurate documentation.

Benefits

• The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level