Training Officer

We Want You!

As Ohio's chief compliance officer, the Auditor of State (AOS) makes Ohio government more efficient, effective, and transparent by placing checks and balances on state and local governments for taxpayers.

The AOS is seeking an experienced individual to serve as a Training Officer within the Training Department in downtown Columbus (a hybrid role with scheduled remote work and periodic on -side days at the office and/or event venues; the balance of remote work and periodic on-site work will vary throughout the year based on operational needs). The position will involve occasional travel for training events, both within the Columbus area and to regional locations across the state. The ideal candidate will live in or within close proximity to Franklin County in the Central Region.

What You’ll Do

The Training Officer acts for the Auditor of State and serves under the supervision of the Director of Professional Education and Training within the Training Department and will assist with the following duties:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate internal and external training events and conferences in virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats.
• Independently schedule presenters and participants, manage event timelines, determine facility locations, coordinate room setup, catering, audiovisual needs, and technology requirements, and assist with negotiating vendor contracts and event budgets.
• Ensure all required training materials (sign-in sheets, brochures, handouts, etc.) are accurate, complete, and prepared in a timely manner.
• Host and support training sessions by launching presentations, managing Q & A, monitoring attendance, and providing technical assistance.
• Ensure training events meet approval requirements, including verifying continuing education hours and confirming compliance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).
• Receive, review, and report on training evaluation feedback (e.g., curriculum, complaints, suggestions). Effectively communicate training program information and serve as a primary contact for training related inquiries.
• Assist local government officials in understanding and meeting statutory training requirements, including the Fiscal Integrity Act.
• Provide guidance on accessing and completing required training as the annual Fraud webinar.
• Respond to inquiries from public officials regarding compliance deadlines, documentation, and portal navigation.
• Manage the Fiscal Integrity Act online portal and responds to related questions from employees and government officials.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of training activities, including compiling training data, preparing correspondence, disseminating scheduling information, and maintaining electronic employee training files.
• Enter, track, and verify continuing education (CPE) hours for audit staff to ensure compliance with Yellow Book requirements.
• Administer policies and procedures for employees seeking or renewing professional certifications and memberships.
• Update and maintain training content on the Auditor of State's public website and internal employee site.
• Maintain multiple email accounts used for training, certification, and general inquiries.
• Organize and preserve training documentation, approvals, attendance records, presenter materials, and event files.
• Operate and troubleshoot computer, audiovisual, and virtual platform technology, including registration systems and webinar tools.
• Manage event setup within virtual platforms and ensure presenters are prepared and supported.
• Coordinate venue logistics, catering, room setup, and technology needs for in-person events.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, leadership, vendors, government officials, and partner organizations.
• Respond to routine inquiries from staff and the public.

• Support administrative processes related to training, compliance, and professional development.

Why work for the Auditor of State

• On the job experience
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Competitive Pay = $27.92 per hour

These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. You deserve a life outside of work and that’s what we can offer!

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.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in Business, Education, or equivalent.

• Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Travel to Audit Site Work Locations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Public relations; training and development principles; organizational development; agency training practices, programs, and policies; government structure and process as the relate to the Auditor of State; Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) as they relate to training and CPE; Fiscal Integrity Act requirements and related training obligations.

Skills in: Operation and troubleshooting of computer, audiovisual, and virtual platform technology; use of registration systems and webinar tools; organizing and maintaining accurate records; preparing and managing training materials; coordinating events and logistics.

Ability to: Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or schedule form; gather, collate, and classify information; interact professionally with individuals at various educational and organizational levels; apply principles to solve practical problems; maintain accurate records; complete routine forms; communicate effectively inwriting and verbally; manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; work independently and take initiative; cooperate with coworkers on groups projects; answer routine telephone and email inquiries from staff, public officials, and the general public; learn new systems, platforms , and process quickly; manage multiple communication channels and email accounts; provide excellent customer service.

That’s it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, rapid advancement opportunities, create your own work schedule, have the option to work from home, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.

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.