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

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 $33.32 per hour.

• 4 years training (or) 4 years 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) 2 years experience in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial position.
• Or completion of an undergraduate core program in an academic field commensurate with the program area to be assigned; AND 2 years training (or) 2 years experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, or staff position involving planning, research, and/or policy/procedure development.
• Or 1 year experience as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

• Program Management

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

• Critical Thinking
• Building Trust
• Attention to Detail
• Analyzation

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. 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.

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