Program Administrator

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Salem, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Program Administrator in the Director’s Office of our Bureau of Field Operations (BFO), located in Salem, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to: Managing and advancing the daily and long-term objectives and outreach of the Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) program. Supervising salaried and wage staff in the development, creation, and implementation of all YOVASO youth activities, projects, training opportunities, and external communications. Identifying strategies and providing guidance to staff in developing and implementing appropriate YOVASO projects and materials. Ensuring all DMV-established grant deadlines for purchasing and reporting are prioritized and met. Coordinating within BFO the implementation of YOVASO programs and services for the Department. Maintaining liaison with school and traffic safety groups. Responsible for all grant management tasks and staff development, leadership, and supervision.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of grants, program management, public relations matters, the use of social media, and effective techniques to engage with youth.
• Knowledge of general financial management principles and practices, budgetary principles, and grant management.
• Working skills in the use of a personal computer to include Microsoft Office applications and other program-related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and present ideas, materials, and concepts creatively.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with youth programs preferred.
• Experience in the development and presentation of highway safety material to diverse groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing and advancing the daily and long-term objectives and outreach of the Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) program.
• Supervising salaried and wage staff in the development, creation, and implementation of all YOVASO youth activities, projects, training opportunities, and external communications.
• Identifying strategies and providing guidance to staff in developing and implementing appropriate YOVASO projects and materials.
• Ensuring all DMV-established grant deadlines for purchasing and reporting are prioritized and met.
• Coordinating within BFO the implementation of YOVASO programs and services for the Department.
• Maintaining liaison with school and traffic safety groups.
• Responsible for all grant management tasks and staff development, leadership, and supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed