Head of Programme Management

This job is for you if you truly enjoy creating and improving spreadsheets and working with data. You should be skilled at organization and time management. You’ll need to bring strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability and willingness to learn new programs. Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field and a minimum of three years of related experience in elections administration and staff supervision or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

You will be assisting with the development and implementation of a departmental work plan and maintenance of an efficient productivity schedule. Your job is to assist the management team in overseeing designated activities of the year-round election cycle including planning, implementation, execution, and training of employees in the CPS Department. In a typical day you will prepare reports, work plans, perform data entry, and answer calls. You will be responsible for monitoring departmental deadlines and coordinating with staff to make sure deadlines are met. You will help ensure proper security and storage of Candidate and Petition documents. As well as maintain an inventory of supplies and order more as needed. You will assist in the preparation and proofing of ballot language, as well as coordinating with departments the compilation of proofing source documents and departmental document language translations. You will communicate and coordinate with municipal officials and the Secretary of State’s office regarding approval of ballot language. You will help receive and review candidates’ petitions, their nominating papers, petitions, issues and local options. In addition you will assist the Assistant Manager in the development and execution of all special projects related to candidate and petition services. Assist with processing public information requests and safeguard sensitive documents and supplies. In this role, you will become better at coordinating and monitoring activities from multiple aspects of a project. You will grow your leadership and adaptability skills, as well as hone your ability to work with data analytics.

Bi-weekly pay

Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Other benefits including Life Insurance, wellness incentive and Public Service Loan Forgiveness

EAP Services

Payment into OPERS retirement system with a 14% Employer Contribution

12paid holidays

The sense of pride that comes from helping your country by supporting the democratic process

The Mission of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is to serve the citizens of Cuyahoga County by faithfully conducting the election process through which they choose their representatives.

To provide access and opportunity for all citizens to participate in the electoral process

To conduct all activities in a way that assures equal opportunity for all employees and citizens

If you have a disability that needs to be accommodated, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended relative to overtime compensation.