Part Time Program Administrator 1/Community Liaison

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio Latino Affairs Commission is a state agency, established by Legislative Act and signed into Law by Governor James Rhodes on July 8, 1977. The Statute provided for eleven members on the board of commissioners appointed by the Governor with the advise and consent of the Senate. The Statute requires that all Board Members shall speak Spanish, shall be of Hispanic/Latino origin, and shall be American citizens or lawful, permanent residents. The membership shall be representative of the geographical and numerical distribution of Ohio’s Hispanic/Latino population. The purpose of the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission is to advise state government on issues affecting Hispanic Ohioans, to connect the diverse Latino communities across the state, and to build the capacity of community organizations so they may better serve the fast-growing population of Ohio. The Part Time Program Administrator 1/Community Liaison has a key role at the Commission. In this position, you will be responsible for: Acting on behalf of the administrator, including implementing public awareness programs regarding the Latino community in Ohio, maintaining a database of Latino-serving organizations and bilingual services through state agencies and other groups, and managing a database of resources, information, and frequently asked questions for the Latino community. Researching and analyzing programs, procedures, and policies, including developing and improving policies and programs that focus on the needs of the Hispanic/Latino community and its serving organizations. Managing the business functions of the administrator’s office, including developing and assessing outreach strategies, collecting and analyzing data, and making changes and updates based on the evaluation of goals and assessment data. Performing public relations duties, including building relationships with other state agencies, federal agencies, legislators, national organizations, private businesses, labor and religious institutions; representing the Commission at events as required by the Executive Director; and facilitating community access to state government information and resources. Overseeing constituent services for the Latino community and maintaining outreach and informational systems through electronic and social media (e.g., e-campaigns, list-serves, Facebook, and Twitter) to ensure the Latino community is well informed about resources and services Assisting with the development of outreach materials, website updates, and other necessary tools. Providing written communication (e.g., presentations, agency and constituent responses, emails) to support the work of the Commission. Coordinating event planning, logistics, audience building, and event promotion for the agency’s outreach efforts (e.g., Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards, Legislative Day, Agenda Latina, Education Summit, Health Summit, and other conferences and summits organized by the agency). Performing other duties as assigned. Unless required by legislation or union contract, salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code or OCSEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses. Background Information 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. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.

Requirements

• 36 months of training or 36 months of experience in business administration, management science, or public administration.
• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of the Revised Code, applicants must also have a valid commercial driver's license.
• completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, management science, or public administration AND 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, and/or managerial position which involved limited research and public contact.
• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of the Revised Code, applicants must also have a valid commercial driver's license.
• completion of an undergraduate core program in an academic field commensurate with the program area to be assigned per the approved Position Description on file AND 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, and/or staff position which involved limited research and public contact.
• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of the Revised Code, applicants must also have a valid commercial driver's license.
• the equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Able to speak, write and interpret Spanish.
• Program Management

Responsibilities

• Acting on behalf of the administrator, including implementing public awareness programs regarding the Latino community in Ohio, maintaining a database of Latino-serving organizations and bilingual services through state agencies and other groups, and managing a database of resources, information, and frequently asked questions for the Latino community.
• Researching and analyzing programs, procedures, and policies, including developing and improving policies and programs that focus on the needs of the Hispanic/Latino community and its serving organizations.
• Managing the business functions of the administrator’s office, including developing and assessing outreach strategies, collecting and analyzing data, and making changes and updates based on the evaluation of goals and assessment data.
• Performing public relations duties, including building relationships with other state agencies, federal agencies, legislators, national organizations, private businesses, labor and religious institutions; representing the Commission at events as required by the Executive Director; and facilitating community access to state government information and resources.
• Overseeing constituent services for the Latino community and maintaining outreach and informational systems through electronic and social media (e.g., e-campaigns, list-serves, Facebook, and Twitter) to ensure the Latino community is well informed about resources and services
• Assisting with the development of outreach materials, website updates, and other necessary tools.
• Providing written communication (e.g., presentations, agency and constituent responses, emails) to support the work of the Commission.
• Coordinating event planning, logistics, audience building, and event promotion for the agency’s outreach efforts (e.g., Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards, Legislative Day, Agenda Latina, Education Summit, Health Summit, and other conferences and summits organized by the agency).
• Performing 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed