Grants and Program Administrator - Center of Public Health Excellence (Program Admin. 3 PN 20014135)

What You'll Do

The Program Administrator 3 provides statewide leadership and operational oversight for public health initiatives—including Rural Health Transformation (RHT), Public Health Infrastructure (PHIG), and other assigned programs—acting on behalf of the CPHE Chief to drive policy, performance, and compliance across Ohio. You’ll coordinate complex projects, guide fiscal and policy decisions, and serve as a key liaison among internal teams, local partners, and federal stakeholders.

• Lead statewide administration of RHT, PHIG, and other assigned public health programs, ensuring policy, fiscal, and regulatory alignment.
• Support the CPHE Chief by managing complex administrative, policy, and program decisions.
• Develop and implement program policies, work plans, timelines, and evaluation methods; monitor and report on performance and financial measures.
• Oversee grant and sub‑grant activities, procurement processes, contract actions, and budget adjustments.
• Coordinate with internal teams, local partners, and federal agencies to meet program goals and maintain consistent communication.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and oversight for reporting systems, program documentation, and staff work products.
• Prepare and deliver program reports and presentations; represent CPHE in meetings with internal and external partners.
  
  

5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in business administration, management or public administration.

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Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management or public administration; AND 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

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Completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; AND 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

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1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2, 63123.

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Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.

Job Skills: Program Management

Technical Skills: Program Management, Grants Administration, Compliance Enforcement, Public Health

Professional Skills: Performance Management, Continuous Improvement

Organization

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information

Steven G. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly.

Unposting Date

Apr 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Health Department Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$39.22 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM-5:00PM (flex)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Program Management

Technical Skills

Grants Administration, Program Management, Public Health, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills

Performance Management, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

Program Administrator 3

About Us

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Center of Public Health Excellence (CPHE) focuses on systems changes to eliminate population-level disparities in Ohio.