Program Administrator 1 (Benefits Administration)

Schedule: Full-time

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) takes great pride in its work to support the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration to ease access for those doing business with the state, secure state data and technology resources, and create efficiencies for our state government partners while keeping costs in check.

DAS is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions. DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and manage office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.

The State Human Resources Division performs a variety of functions including overall administration of the state's human resources operations for state employees. The division provides services and information to state employees and assists state agencies in conducting their human resource functions. Services are offered in the areas of policy development, opportunity and accessibility, payroll administration, benefits administration, classification and compensation, drug testing, central recruiting, training and development, workforce planning, process improvement and employee records maintenance.

The Ohio Benefit Administration Services provides high quality, cost-effective benefits for state employees and their dependents.

What You'll Do:

You will be the right hand to our program manager, making sure everything runs smoothly. You will help with important health programs, especially those for weight management and diabetes. You will also help with the business side of the office, talk to employees and the public, and assist with employee benefits. Your roles and responsibilities will include:

Office and Program Management:

Step in for the manager and act as the main point of contact for staff.

Help to create and carry out new program rules and plans.

Research and look at how programs are working and give advice to managers.

Handle the office budget and make sure spending is correctly tracked.

Run special projects and coordinate different office tasks.

Health Program Support

Help manage health programs, with a focus on weight management and diabetes.

Make sure programs follow all the rules and run well.

Check on program sign-ups, payments, and file transfers to make sure they are correct and on time.

Work with the Benefits team to get materials ready for meetings.

Communications and Benefits

Answer questions and complaints from employees, former employees, and state agencies.

Provide information and explain programs to people outside the office.

Write reports and news releases, and give presentations.

Help solve complex benefit questions, review claims, and handle appeals.

Talk with employees, agencies, and health care providers to manage claims.