Program Administrator 1
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Ohio, USA · Cuyahoga County, OH, USA
USD 26.92-26.92 / hour
Organization
: Developmental Disabilities - Warrensville Developmental CenterUnposting Date
: May 24, 2026, 11:59:00 PMWork Location
:Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland HillsSchedule
: Full-timePrimary Job Skill
: Program ManagementJob Description
Join Our Team!
Accepting applications for a Program Administrator 1
Who Are We?
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
What does a Program Administrator 1 do?
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.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- 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
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- 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)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
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.
Job Skills: Program Management, Data Analytics, Administrative support/services, Compliance Enforcement, Metrics, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability
- Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
- The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
- The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
- No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date.
- All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Terry Penn at
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.