Program Administrator

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

DRC Central Office-Fran-ODOT 1980 West Broad Street Columbus 43223

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Full-time

Program Management

Data Entry, Technical Writing, Records Management, Administrative support/services, Policy Direction

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Managing Meetings, Confidentiality

Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serve as role models for pro‑social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front‑line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

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Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

• Provides administrative support and performs non‑routine, complex administrative tasks assigned by and on behalf of the Bureau Chief of Security.
• Independently makes decisions and judgments involving non‑legal interpretation of policies and procedures and takes appropriate action.
• Responds to communication from departmental and non‑departmental entities.
• Researches and drafts responses for Bureau Chief of Security signature.
• Reviews various reports for Bureau Chief of Security by checking for completeness and accuracy of information and compliance with procedures, including departmental clear‑out, transportation both in state and interstate compact fiscal, EEO, training and institutional site visits, vulnerability assessments and internal management audits.
• Coordinates the logistical needs of the Bureau Chief of Security’s areas (e.g., travel needs, hotel acquisition for employees).
• Composes, types, and tracks reports for Bureau Chief of Security (e.g., site visit reports, vulnerability reports) and represents Bureau Chief of Security on various departmental committees.
• Organizes and coordinates meetings and conferences with outside agencies.
• Communicates policies, procedures, rules and directives to staff and assures that all staff receive and review communications.
• Gathers facts and information to produce the required reports (e.g., Office of Prison Weekly Report requirements).
• Handles and enters confidential reports/information that occur within the Bureau Chief of Security’s assigned area.
• Performs secretarial and routine tasks for the Bureau Chief of Security.
• Maintains Bureau Chief of Security’s calendar (e.g., schedules meetings, appointments and interviews).
• Takes and transcribes meeting minutes and minutes of other events as directed by the Bureau Chief of Security.
• Screens all incoming telephone calls.
• Acts as liaison between the Bureau Chief of Security, other government agencies, the general public, other institutions and/or the Office of Prisons.
• Answers and/or refers appropriate staff sensitive telephone calls regarding inmates or employees.
• Distributes and/or routes all incoming mail and reports.
• Reviews supply inventory and orders for the Bureau Chief of Security when necessary.
• Requests new equipment as necessary.
• Maintains the Bureau Chief of Security’s filing system by adding new information and discarding obsolete information.

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