Ohio Career Launch Administrator (ODJFS Program Administrator 1)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Career Launch Administrator plans, develops, and evaluates Ohio Career Launch activities and coordinates program activities between the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The role cooperates with the Office of Family Assistance and works closely with local counties and workforce development areas that deliver Ohio Career Launch services.

The administrator develops and implements program rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with state and federal requirements. The position collaborates with state departments, community partners, educational institutions, workforce development boards, and other stakeholders to improve program impact and accessibility. It also arranges training and technical assistance for counties, local workforce areas, and stakeholders, and promotes a collaborative, innovative work environment.

The position is headquartered at an ODJFS facility in Columbus, Akron, or Dayton, with the location determined partly by proximity to the applicant’s home. Travel across Ohio is required for trainings and meetings, including several in-person technical assistance and training visits each month and quarterly and annual team meetings at locations that rotate across Ohio. Standard workdays are Monday through Friday, with hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; an approved flexible schedule may be possible depending on operational needs. Candidates must provide their own transportation or have a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.

Requirements

• 36 months of training or experience in delivery of employment and training-related government programs, community or private-industry human resource programs; or completion of an undergraduate core program in public or business administration, social science, or human resource management; or an equivalent qualification.
• 12 months of training or experience in supervisory principles and techniques.
• For the undergraduate-core-program qualification pathway, 12 months of training or experience in managerial principles and techniques.
• Strong policy interpretation skills and ability to analyze data.
• Leadership and collaboration skills, including fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage time.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and processes and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and internal systems such as case management, fiscal information, and performance systems.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships.
• Must provide own transportation or have a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle.
• Final selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check; some positions may require fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and evaluate Ohio Career Launch activities.
• Coordinate program activities between WIOA and TANF.
• Cooperate with the Office of Family Assistance in administering Ohio Career Launch.
• Work with local counties and workforce development areas that deliver Ohio Career Launch services.
• Develop and implement program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure Ohio Career Launch rules and policies align with state and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with state departments, community partners, educational institutions, workforce development boards, and other stakeholders to enhance program impact and accessibility.
• Ensure training and technical assistance are provided to counties, local workforce areas, and stakeholders as needed.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages knowledge sharing and teamwork.
• Travel across Ohio for trainings and meetings with local stakeholders and team members.
• Attend in-person quarterly and annual team meetings and technical assistance and training activities across Ohio.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

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