Compliance Program Administrator

At the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, your work supports an organization dedicated to serving the Military Veterans & their families in the great State of Ohio. As a member of our compliance team, you'll help strengthen organizational integrity, improve operational performance, and ensure our programs continue to meet the highest standards of accountability and public trust.

If you're passionate about compliance, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact through public service, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission.

Want to learn more about what we do? visit us at https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do  

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Starting Hourly Pay: $33.32
• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical professional to lead our compliance auditing and monitoring program. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring our agency operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability while supporting the mission of serving Ohio's veterans.

As the Compliance Program Administrator, you will serve as the agency's primary administrator for compliance auditing and monitoring activities. Working under the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer, you will help identify compliance risks, evaluate adherence to federal and state regulations, agency policies, and industry standards, and partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen operational performance.

·        Lead the Compliance Auditing & Monitoring Program by developing, implementing, and maintaining systems that assess organizational compliance with federal and state regulations, agency policies, and industry standards.

·        Identify and Mitigate Compliance Risks through audits, data analysis, operational monitoring, and collaboration with agency leadership to evaluate performance, identify areas of concern, and recommend corrective actions.

·        Conduct Compliance Reviews and Investigations by performing fact-finding activities, reviewing documentation, evaluating reported concerns, validating corrective action plans, and determining the need for additional review or escalation.

·        Analyze, Report, and Track Compliance Activities by preparing clear audit reports, maintaining compliance records and monitoring systems, documenting findings, and measuring the effectiveness of remediation efforts.

·        Promote Continuous Improvement and Compliance Awareness by partnering with subject matter experts, identifying training opportunities, supporting regulatory surveys, and recommending strategies that strengthen the agency's overall compliance program.

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.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Demonstrated experience in compliance auditing and monitoring, ideally within healthcare, long‑term care, or similarly regulated environments.
• Strong organizational abilities, including managing multiple priorities, maintaining thorough documentation, and developing efficient workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, summarizing findings, and presenting information to leadership.
• Proven ability to independently develop, refine, or expand compliance auditing and monitoring activities, including creating clear procedures and tracking mechanisms.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including evaluating complex situations, reviewing evidence, making determinations, and recommending corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of clinical operations or the nursing home environment, such as CMS requirements, survey processes, clinical workflows, or long‑term care regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development. 

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above 

Job Skills: Program Management

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov/. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services. NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

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.

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.