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

Job Overview

Older Adult Falls Special Project Coordinator within the Violence & Injury Prevention Section (VIPS). Provides program direction, oversees statewide injury‑prevention initiatives, and supports implementation of evidence‑based programs aimed at reducing older adult falls across Ohio.

• 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.

• 4 years training or experience in business administration, management science, or public administration; or
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, management science, or public administration and 2 years training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial position; or
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in an academic field commensurate with program area and 2 years training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research, or policy/procedure development; or
• 1 year experience as Program Administrator 1, 63122; or
• Equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment.

• 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

$33.32 per hour. Salary may increase to $35.21 per hour after six months of satisfactory performance and then yearly raises thereafter.

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage after 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
• Public retirement systems and deferred compensation program

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and seeks to provide access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace that prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis) and may impose additional restrictions in accordance with state policy.

Criminal background check required for final candidate.