Program Administrator (SE26-1)

Government of the Virgin Islands

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Division Director or higher-level officer, an employee in this class performs specialized administrative and management work in directing a specific project or program within a department. An employee in this class is directly responsible for planning and organizing all functions of a specific departmental projects including budgets, personnel and other related work. Supervision takes the form of discussions, conferences, and analysis of reports submitted.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field, and three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field, and six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
OR High School Diploma or its equivalent from an accredited institution, supplemented by at least twelve (12) years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
Knowledge of governmental policies, procedures, and regulations governing administrative and program operations.
Knowledge of administrative principles, office management practices, and procedures used in coordinating program activities.
Knowledge of budgeting, basic accounting, and statistical reporting principles used in program administration.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, including work assignment, staff coordination, and performance monitoring.
Knowledge of business and management principles applicable to planning, organizing, and directing program operations.
Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, operational methods, and coordination of personnel and resources.
Skill in gathering, reviewing, and analyzing information from multiple sources to support program decisions and reporting requirements.
Skill in compiling, organizing, verifying, and interpreting data for reports, records, budget estimates, and program evaluations.
Ability to interpret guidelines and apply policies, regulations, and procedures to varied administrative and programmatic issues.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with supervisors, staff, officials, and the public.
Ability to explain, interpret, and apply complex rules, policies, and regulations related to assigned program operations.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and complex reports, including statistical, operational, budgetary, and administrative reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, government officials, agency representatives, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Plans and organizes all phases of a project or program to ensure effective management and operations.
Prepares budget estimates for the project/program.
Develops evaluation techniques for the project/program.
Supervises the development and maintenance of the record system, pertaining to the program or project.
Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates personnel of the program or project.
Prepared monthly and annual reports, indicating activities of the program during said period.
Attends and participates in staff and divisional meetings as needed.
Evaluates the applicability of new technical developments and recommends appropriate methods for incorporating them into program operations, procedures, and service delivery.
Prepares, compiles, and submits reports as required or requested to document program activities, progress, outcomes, and related administrative information.
Performs other related duties as required.