Program Administrator

Overview

Job Description - Program Administrator 1 (260000LM)

Program Administrator 1 (260000LM)

Organization:
Public Defender Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Josh Barton, joshua.bartono.gov

Unposting Date:
Feb 9, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Trumbull County-Warren

Compensation: $55,994 - $69,368

Schedule:

Full-time

Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Program Management

Technical

Skills:

Program Management

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Coaching, Customer Focus, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford to hire an attorney.

Our Mission:
Advocating. Fighting. Helping.

Our Vision: A Fair Justice System.

Our Values:
Compassion. Dignity. Equity. Integrity. Service. Community.

We are committed to building a work environment where all team members have a voice and can embrace our differences to innovate service to the public in our pursuit of fairness and justice for all people.

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You will serve as Program Administrator for the Trumbull County office. You will manage core office operations and be responsible for developing office policy and procedures and for ensuring procedures are followed according to agency standards and guidelines. The Trumbull County Office provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot otherwise afford an attorney in the courts of Trumbull County (Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Court, and Municipal Court).

The office has ten staff attorneys, two supervising attorneys, five core support staff, two investigators, and a social work assistant. You will report to the Office Director and play a key role in ensuring we provide quality client representation.

You will work as part of the Trumbull County Office Leadership Team to develop and maintain a supportive and inclusive office culture, monitor compliance with applicable laws and statutes, develop and manage office processes, and supervise five core support staff members.

To be successful in the position, you will possess a high level of organization; the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; a focus on the client and customer; experience and skill in managing compliance with professional standards and guidelines; and experience in managing office operations and leading employees. Criminal Justice and legal office experience are preferred but not necessary.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage office operations of Trumbull County Office of the Ohio Public Defender: monitor and follow legal procedures, court instructions, and agency/county office work rules; ensure procedures are followed according to standards and guidelines; train staff on office policies and procedures
• Work as part of the Trumbull County Office Leadership Team to develop and foster a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive office culture
• Assist the Managing Public Defender & OPD Executive Leadership in administering the Trumbull County Personal Service Contract Program
• Assist the Office Director with formulating the office budget needs: determine if equipment, transcripts and supplies are needed; order office supplies and keep local records of inventory; troubleshoot office equipment and escalate concerns to appropriate central office staff
• Act as a liaison between attorneys and courts; distribute cases to appropriate staff and contract attorneys; and monitor progress
• Prepare and submit requests to central office for expert and interpreter contracts; communicate with office attorneys regarding case and client needs; prepare paperwork according to agency fiscal and procurement policies; assist in researching and contacting potential vendors; gather and process invoices according to procedures
• Attend agency leadership meetings and communicate relevant information to office staff
• Directly supervise staff: work…