Grant Associate (Program Administrator 2)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Position requirements: Position Requirements The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative and able to work closely with the Grants Administrator to ensure efficient and compliant grant management processes. ” · Knowledge of project management principles · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) · Understanding of performance metrics and outcome reporting for funded programs. · Strong writing and editing skills for proposals, reports, and correspondence · Detail-oriented with strong organizational and recordkeeping Commitment to transparency, and accountability in funding practices. 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 Job Skills: Program Management The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Only For Unclassified Positions: The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ( [email protected] ). Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn. As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals. Provides program direction and support to the Charter Schools Program Grant on behalf of the Educational Options and Improvement Center of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce: · Assists in coordinating schedules, and organizes complex activities such as stakeholder engagement meetings and work sessions; · Coordinates the planning and development of requests for proposals and serves as a point of contact for vendors; · Coordinates site visit scheduling and supports the CSP data from CSP grant site visits; · Serves as CSP liaison to the Office of Research, Evaluation and Analytics, coordinating collection and analysis of data; · Maintain and update CSP website · Coordinates the work of the CSP Steering Committee · Serves on various committees and task forces upon request of the Chief of Educational Options and Improvement, representing agency program areas or as a representative of the Senior Program Officer’s office; · Represents the Chief of Educational Options and Improvement at meetings & conferences with state, federal & community agencies; · Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with senior and administrative staff with Department staff and constituencies; Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of project management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of performance metrics and outcome reporting for funded programs.
• Strong writing and editing skills for proposals, reports, and correspondence
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and recordkeeping
• Commitment to transparency, and accountability in funding practices
• 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

• Assists in coordinating schedules, and organizes complex activities such as stakeholder engagement meetings and work sessions
• Coordinates the planning and development of requests for proposals and serves as a point of contact for vendors
• Coordinates site visit scheduling and supports the CSP data from CSP grant site visits
• Serves as CSP liaison to the Office of Research, Evaluation and Analytics, coordinating collection and analysis of data
• Maintain and update CSP website
• Coordinates the work of the CSP Steering Committee
• Serves on various committees and task forces upon request of the Chief of Educational Options and Improvement, representing agency program areas or as a representative of the Senior Program Officer’s office
• Represents the Chief of Educational Options and Improvement at meetings & conferences with state, federal & community agencies
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with senior and administrative staff with Department staff and constituencies
• Other duties as assigned

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 )

What This Job Offers

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