Communications Program Administrator

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency focused on protecting life and property, promoting traffic safety, and providing professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism. Ohio is committed to being a model employer for individuals with disabilities and ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA. This position is part of a drug-free workplace which prohibits marijuana use. The role involves overseeing high-level Public Information & Communication initiatives, managing complex strategic projects with external organizations, and serving as a liaison between the Strategic Communications Unit and executive offices. The administrator will align internal and external messaging, develop strategic communications plans, coordinate messaging across various levels and agencies, and formulate/implement policies and procedures for Public Information Programs. This is an essential position, requiring reporting during public safety emergencies.

Requirements

Option 1: 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
Option 3: Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
Option 4: 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

Program Management

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, development & implementation of high-level Public Information & Communication initiatives for the division
Manages complex strategic projects involving external organizations whose stakeholders include executives or local political entities
Serve as a liaison between the Strategic Communications Unit & the Colonels Office/Directors Office to ensure proper preparation for delivering remarks at events
Align internal & external messaging by identifying high-visibility or time-sensitive issues
Develop strategic communications plans to improve information sharing across internal & external agencies
Coordinate messaging between executive leadership, command staff, operational units & partner agencies
Formulate & implement new or modifies existing policies & procedures for Public Information Programs, projects &/or initiatives
Provides recommendations & technical advice to support decision-making & identify corrective actions
Track Colonels Office & Directors Office projects
Identify assignments & timelines
Make prompt, informed decisions during developing situations

Benefits

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)
Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
Daycare On-site!
Cafeteria On-site!