Statewide Education Coordinator

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is hiring a permanent, full-time Statewide Education Coordinator to plan, develop, implement, administer and manage multi-jurisdictional resources to provide instructional programs to increase the skills, knowledge and career opportunities of youth in the Oregon Youth Authority. You will develop, coordinate, and implement programs that support the educational, vocational and employment needs of youth. As the statewide education coordinator you will create operational alignment with peer state agencies, non profits, and community businesses to develop employment internships, formal apprenticeship programs, and work experience partnerships, including budget review/oversight, policy development, alignment of content specific education courses, alignment of education and vocational programs and continuous improvement  efforts.  You will work with OYA’s local, state and federal partners to develop new education and vocational programming by reviewing agency/program needs, leading multi-agency workgroups, developing and implementing programs for positive youth outcomes. The position advocates for youth needs/rights, developing and implementing sound policies and procedures, ensuring that information is shared, and interagency agreements are established so that all involved have ownership and buy-in.

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ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Please take a moment to watch this quick video about Oregon Youth Authority, our team and our culture bit.ly/work4OYA. For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

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What We Are Looking For:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Education, Education Administration or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years experience coordinating or administering a program

OR;

• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

Special Qualifications:

• Driver’s License: Driving/travel is an essential function of the position. You must possess a valid Oregon Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

Required Skills:

• Commitment to supporting healthy youth development through educational and vocational opportunities.
• Commitment to centering diversity, equity and inclusion in work, with an emphasis on  equitable opportunities and outcomes for youth from marginalized groups.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.  

• Experience coordinating or administering high school and/or post-secondary education/vocation programs especially those in alternative settings e.g. juvenile justice, correctional facilities, etc.

• High level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments on time and efficiently, working with minimal supervision.

• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with others, taking political and public policy aspects into consideration.

• Excellent collaboration, communication, organization, project management and leadership skills.

• Model and encourage a collaborative team approach.

• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

How to apply:

• Complete the application fully at oregonjobs.org and search job announcement REQ-86455.

• Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “desired attributes” section above.

  • Your cover letter must be limited to two (2) page.

  • Please address your cover letter to Erin Fuimaono, Development Services Assistant Director

  • Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “desired attributes” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

  • If you are an external applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/CV’ section of the application.

• Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions.
• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Additional Information:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.