Assistant Administrator

Assistant Administrator - Safe and Supportive Schools (25000259)

Assistant Administrator - Safe and Supportive Schools

(25000259)

Organization: Education and Workforce

Agency Contact Name and Information: Jacob Lowry - ...

Unposting Date: May 14, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: 25 South Front Street 25 S. Front St. Columbus 43215

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: Starting at $88,462/year

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Education

Technical Skills: Education, Management, Policy Direction

Professional Skills: Coaching, Decision Making, Developing Others, Leading Others, Results Oriented

Agency Overview

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio's 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

The Assistant Administrator of Safe and Supportive Schools leads a team that supports Ohio's students, families, and educators in ensuring schools are safe and supportive including oversight of the Department's initiatives involving: family engagement, attendance, student voice, student discipline, positive behavioral interventions and supports, school safety, workforce development skills, and school climate.

Provides visionary leadership and develops strategies, processes and procedures aligned to the office and the Department's vision and priorities.

Assists in the planning and coordination of overall operation of the Office of Whole Child Supports.

Understands, explains, and supports Ohio's compliance and implementation of federal and state laws, grants, and guidance, and leads the team in promoting understanding of complex concepts and systems for all stakeholders, especially students, families, and educators.

Collaborates regularly with other state agencies and Department teams to provide comprehensive supports, address the immediate needs of students and families in safe and supportive schools, and support local and regional resources and relationships.

Assists in development of policy, budget, and legislative recommendations to further the mission of the office and center (e.g. develops policy related to implementation of federal and state law related to vulnerable populations, grant funding).

Makes policy and program recommendations related to the interpretation and implementation of federal and state law, research, and best practices to support students and families in Ohio schools.

Leads, supervises, and develops assigned team members (e.g., evaluates performance; provides feedback and support; implements agency employee policies; approves/disapproves leave; makes selection and/or termination recommendations; assigns roles and responsibilities; provides staff training and coaching).

Oversees policies, project plans, technical assistance, professional development, research, resources, and communications for statewide implementation of programming and legislation requirements related to specific populations.

Researches and develops data-informed project guidance to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.

Develops and manages budget and fiscal resources including grants, contracts and partnerships to support expansion and implementation of programs supporting attendance, family engagement, positive behavioral interventions and supports, school safety, school discipline, workforce development skills, student voice, and school climate.

Collaborates with staff, other office teams, other agency offices and external partners to align and integrate all non-academic supports, family and student engagement, and positive school climate in multi-tiered systems of supports

Builds relationships with key stakeholders, local community organizations, state agencies and organizations to expand and strengthen supports and outcomes for students in vulnerable populations.

Performs other related duties as assigned; handles media requests; attends and presents at state and/or regional meetings and conferences.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of 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 (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

Completion of graduate core program in education, business administration, law, public policy, public administration, social or behavioral science and one of the following:

5 years of supervisory or administrative experience in education, law, or human services

OR

5 years of experience as an educational leader supporting districts, schools, and educators in implementing whole supports for students and school climate initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong organizational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex roles and responsibilities

Systems thinker with creativity and strong problem-solving skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills related to educational policy, resource allocation, and program design

Experience developing and implementing policy

Excellent relationship-building skills, with demonstrated success engaging a broad array of stakeholders

Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Proven ability to build productive relationships with, and communicate complex messages to, a wide variety of stakeholders

Unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in school

Budgeting and managing grants and multiple funding sources

Supplemental Information

The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You will be required to report to this work location full-time, if selected.

If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.