Adult Falls Special Project and OIPP Coordinator; Program Administrator - PN

Position: Older Adult Falls Special Project and OIPP Coordinator (Program Administrator 2 - PN 20014002)
What You'll Do:

ODH is seeking a detail‑oriented, strategic, and collaborative professional to serve as the Older Adult Falls Special Project Coordinator within the Violence & Injury Prevention Section (VIPS). This role provides program direction, oversees statewide injury‑prevention initiatives, and supports the implementation of evidence‑based programs aimed at reducing older adult falls across Ohio. Job duties include:

* Lead older adult falls prevention initiatives, including evidence‑based programs and statewide strategy development.

* Manage grants, contracts, reporting, and program documentation for VIPS projects, including ACL grant activities and Stepping On licensing.

* Research best practices, prepare strategic materials, and support communication efforts.

* Provide technical assistance to partners, contractors, and stakeholders; support policy and systems change work.

* Evaluate program activities, track outcomes, and gather data to inform decision‑making.

* Coordinate the Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership (OIPP), maintain member communication, and support workgroup objectives.

* Build partnerships with community organizations, health systems, and government agencies to advance injury‑prevention work.

* Develop surveys, reporting tools, and evaluation methods; prepare required records and reports.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an exempt hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.

* Or

Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

* Or

Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

* Or

1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.

* Or

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Program Management

Technical

Skills:

Health Administration, Operational and Administrative Support, Regulatory Compliance, Budgeting

Professional

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Attention to Detail, Analyzation

Educational Transcript Requirements:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.