Program Administrator 3

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The 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.

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The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employerthat values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion creed national or ethnic origin citizenship status age disability veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().

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 ourTotal 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.

5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. business administration management or public administration.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration management or public administration; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. supervisory administrative &/or managerial position.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. supervisory administrative managerial &/or staff position involving planning research &/or policy/procedure development.

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2 63123.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Program Management

Serves as a program administrator by assisting in developing & implementing policies for child nutrition program (e.g. operating procedures payment practices audit practices child nutrition program compliance);

• Provides technical support to districts schools and program sponsors in complying with child nutrition program regulations and law Ohio Revised Code and rules Ohio Administrative Code;
• Assists with administration of child nutrition program related to program investigations (review program concerns conduct and/or supervise investigations prepare and/or review investigation reports and determination letters);
• Works with DEW fiscal staff and external stakeholders (e.g. district and school administrators & other governmental agencies) to manage the DEW funding program for child nutrition program;
• Works with DEW legal staff and external stakeholders (e.g. district and school administrators program sponsors & other governmental agencies) to related to appeals proposed program terminations program terminations for the child nutrition programs;
• Works with the USDA related to appeals proposed program terminations program terminations for the child nutrition programs;
• Generates data reports as related to child nutrition program as needed;
• Monitors the Serious Deficiency process to ensure the Office is in compliance with associated policies and procedures;
• Provides technical assistance to and compliance audits of school districts schools and child nutrition program sponsors:
• Conducts & completes compliance & financial audits of child nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the agency;
• Supports districts schools and sponsors through consultation leadership and on-site review with regard to best practices & procedures required to provide appropriate compliant & efficient child nutrition program;
• Prepares & presents instructional materials to groups & conferences (e.g. Ohio Association of School Business Officials Ohio School Boards Association Ohio School Nutrition Association treasurers business managers & public & community school administrators) to facilitate ability to prepare & submit child nutrition program reports manage local program operations & promote effective & efficient child nutrition program at local level;
• Works with other staff (e.g. treasurers business managers administration) with provision of general technical support & instruction in all aspects of child nutrition program;
• Trains Office of Nutrition program staff on best practices and techniques for effective compliance reviews and fraud detection;
• Responds to inquiries from stakeholders (e.g. parents legislators school officials other state employees & industry organizations). Performs other related duties and projects as assigned to support section department or agency needs

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohios 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools districts educators students families businesses nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.