What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 4 position at Office of Juvenile Justice?
Salary
$6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
403CO-227207-GOL
Department
Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date
10/09/2026
Closing Date
10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Central Office
State Police Bldg. 1st Floor
7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office
The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced and visionary Administrative Program Director 4 to lead statewide technology strategy, governance, and program oversight. This executive-level position is ideal for a leader who excels at strategic planning, organizational collaboration, and aligning technology initiatives with agency operations and long-term goals.
In this role, you will provide leadership for agency technology programs, support statewide planning efforts, and collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness. You will help guide technology priorities, oversee major initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with business needs, regulatory requirements, and agency objectives.
If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and program management skills, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on technology services that support youth, staff, and communities across Louisiana.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus four years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus four years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Provides executive leadership for statewide technology programs supporting secure care, community supervision, and educational services.
- Develops technology strategies and governance frameworks to align agency systems with operational and strategic priorities.
- Serves as the agency's technology liaison with state agencies, educational partners, vendors, and external stakeholders.
- Oversees technology planning and program development by identifying system needs, guiding enhancements, and supporting long-term operational improvements.
- Directs technology staff and resources while overseeing budgets, forecasting, and program performance.
- Ensures compliance and data governance by supporting information security requirements, reporting obligations, and regulatory standards.
- Manages technology contracts and vendor relationships including procurement activities, service agreements, and performance monitoring.
Position-Specific Details:
Work location: This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge, LA.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational
Compensation: $35.50 - $69.66 hourly
Other Legal Statements: The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $36 - $70