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Accepting applications for a Business Administrator 3 (Business Office Manager) at Columbus Developmental Center

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• • Inclusion
  • Partnership

  • Respect

Under the administrative direction of the Senior Financial Manager, the Business Office Manager plans, directs, and coordinates all operations of the Business Office at the Columbus Developmental Center. This position oversees Fiscal Services, the Storeroom, and Special Projects. The manager evaluates business office support service functions including timekeeping, purchasing, client funds, Medicaid/Medicare billing, and vouchering. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, provides fiscal oversight, and supports center operations through effective accounting and business practices.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee all Business Office operations, ensuring financial accuracy, segregation of duties, and compliance with regulations.
• Supervise Business Office staff, assign work, evaluate performance, approve leave and overtime, and monitor workflow.
• Develop, implement, and interpret policies related to business operations, including inventory, maintenance, client funds, and food service.
• Prepare annual and bi-annual budgets by collecting, analyzing, and formatting required data.
• Monitor expenditures for efficiency and compliance; approve purchase orders and sign checks/vouchers.
• Meet with department heads to resolve fiscal issues and ensure smooth financial operations.
• Manage Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement and oversee preparation of Medicaid cost reports for submission to central office.
• Review fiscal reports including payroll, purchasing, budget status, and cost reports.
• Administer Personal Service Contracts from purchase requests through payment.
• Serve as liaison with state accounting, state purchasing, central office, and state/federal auditors.
• Participate in committees such as executive team and Citizens Advisory Council.
• Serve as Administrator on Call and act as hearing officer for pre‑disciplinary meetings.
• Establish auditing systems for client inventories and spending money.

Knowledge: Budgeting, Bookkeeping, Inventory control, Accounting, Management, employee training development, supervision, office management, Agency policies & procedures* (i.e., DODD policies/procedures, purchasing, resident funds, Business Office procedure, Government structure & process (i.e., Medicaid/Medicare regulations, OAKS, term contracts).

SkillsUsing a personal computer, Microsoft Office software, and calculator.

Abilities: Apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; interpret variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; Mathematics: add, subtract, multiply, divide; complete routine forms; maintain accurate records; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor of work unit; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

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.

5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in accounting & auditing or business management; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting or business management; 3 yrs. exp. in accounting or business management; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Business Administrator 2, 63316.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
• Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

• To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov

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.