ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 4

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 4

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

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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 bachelors 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 agencys 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 Drivers 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:

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 Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience managing a statewide, multi-site, or enterprise-level technology or administrative program?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience developing and implementing technology governance, data governance, or organizational policies?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience overseeing technology contracts, vendor performance, or procurement processes (RFP/RFI)?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience supervising professional staff and directing strategic initiatives across multiple operational areas?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience analyzing organizational needs and developing long-range plans to improve services, efficiency, or business operations?

• Yes
• No

07

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm