Administrative Program Manager 1

Columbia - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 3345 - 6566

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Columbia

132 Hwy 850 Columbia LA 71418
Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Program Manager 1 to oversee and coordinate administrative functions that support youth rehabilitation and agency operations. This role involves managing program activities supervising staff and ensuring compliance with state policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills a collaborative mindset and a commitment to ethical public service.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Driving Results:The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisivelybased on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion
Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to be consistent honest and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Demonstrating Business Acumen:The ability to understand how the organization operates to achieve its objectives.
Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules and all applicable federal and state laws.
Managing Budgets:The ability to be a good steward of state resources by effectively managing allocated funds.
Managing Resources:The ability to ensure resources such as time money and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
Working with Financial Information:The ability to use financial data to guide drive and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Manage daily administrative operations for assigned programs or departments
Supervise support staff and ensure efficient workflow and task completion
Monitor budgets expenditures and procurement activities
Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency
Prepare reports presentations and documentation for leadership and stakeholders
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support program goals
Ensure compliance with state regulations and agency standards
Lead or support special projects and initiatives as assigned

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Columbia Louisiana.
AppointmentType: Full time Probational

How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources

In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that timeif you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Required Experience:

Manager

About this Job Office of Juvenile JusticeSwanson Center for Youth-Columbia132 Hwy 850 Columbia LA 71418 Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive law-abiding citizens. W...