Program Administrator 1

State of Ohio • Highland Hills, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect. As Program Administrator 1, you will provide administrative and operational support for training coordination, compliance tracking, program reporting, onboarding activities, and facility-wide initiatives. This role works closely with leadership, staff, and multiple departments to support daily operations and ensure organizational readiness and compliance.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Program Management
• Data Analytics
• Administrative support/services
• Compliance Enforcement
• Metrics
• Attention to Detail
• Interpreting Data
• Strategic Thinking
• Adaptability

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track required staff trainings including CPR, Lifeguard, Aegis, OhioLearn, EHR, and MUI/UI training
• Maintain training, compliance, and operational records and documentation
• Conduct onboarding follow-ups and support employee retention initiatives
• Support PolicyTech, OhioLearn, EHR, UIR, and other program systems
• Create and distribute reports and maintain operational tracking systems
• Administrative liaison between program areas, staff and leadership regarding training, reporting, scheduling and operational processes
• Track resident and programmatic information including admissions, discharges, and guardianship data
• Assist with audits, surveys, and compliance readiness activities
• Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, conference room scheduling, and campus events
• Support staff appreciation initiatives, fundraising activities, and facility-wide communication efforts
• Provide administrative support to Programming, HR, and facility leadership
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

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