School Wellness Policy Coordinator

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (VA); Híbrido; USD 67.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Oregon state benefits

Veterans and National Guard preference

Descripción de la vacante

Oregon Department of Education is hiring a School Wellness Policy Coordinator to lead CDC grant activities, manage contracts and budget, and develop statewide policies and professional development on school health. The role supports equity and health outcomes across Oregon's schools.

The position is hybrid, located in Oregon, with responsibilities spanning collaboration with local education agencies and the OHS team to advance school wellness and nutrition policies.

Formación

• The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or related field with four years’ experience coordinating or administering a program.
• Combines policy analysis, budget, procurement, and contract oversight with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead CDC Healthy Schools cooperative agreement efforts and manage grant duties including procurement, contracts, budget, communications, data collection and evaluation.
• Develop policy guidelines, administrative procedures, and coordinate statewide professional development and technical assistance.
• Manage the OHS team, advisory group, and coordination with local education agencies.

Conocimientos

Public health knowledge

Policy development

Project management

Data analysis

MS Word

Excel pivot tables & charts

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: School Wellness Policy Coordinator Classification: Program Analyst 3 Salary: $5,988 - $9,191 ($6,401 - $9,828 PERS) Type: Permanent, Full-time, Non-Exempt

We are seeking a School Wellness Policy Coordinator to join our Child Nutrition Programs section at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office.

What you will do!

The primary purpose of the position is to lead the CDC Healthy Schools cooperative agreement efforts and manage the duties of the grant including procurement, contracts, budget, communications, data collection and evaluation, and statewide and local professional development and technical assistance.

This position collects and reviews program data, analyzes existing policies and develops policy guidelines and priorities, develops and revises administrative procedures that support existing regulations, and assists with coordination of project management.

This position is responsible for managing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) School-Based Interventions to Promote Equity and Improve Health, Academic Achievement, and Well-Being of Students (CDC-RFA-DP-23-0002) grant. This position is the lead for the core Oregon Healthy Schools (OHS) Team, the team involved with planning, implementation, data collection and evaluation efforts for the cooperative agreement.

This position is also the lead for the OHS Advisory group; a committee comprised of school health partners who provide perspective, insight, and collaboration in developing strategies, activities and messaging on coordinated school health and represent components of the WSCC model.

Typical duties include:

• Conduct and participate in meetings with the CDC Project Officer, Priority Local Education Agency (PLEA) Coordinator, Oregon Healthy School (OHS) Team members and OHS Advisory group
• Provide technical assistance, professional development, specialized tools and resources statewide and to local education agencies
• Work with evaluators, internal OHS Team and Advisory partners to identify opportunities to strengthen program collaboration
• Manage budget, contracts and payments to the PLEA, and evaluation contractor

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program OR; Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge (Desired Attributes)

• Knowledge of public and community health, school nutrition, local school wellness policies, comprehensive school physical activity programs, and school health services.
• Possesses an understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy, closing achievement and opportunity gaps for students of color, curriculum development for diverse populations of students, and multicultural education.
• Demonstrated skills in planning and managing projects.
• Demonstrated skills in MS Word, and skills in data analysis and developing pivot tables and graphs in Excel.
• Demonstrated skills in coordinating diverse activities to ensure completion of projects, tasks, and assignments.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. Even if you don’t meet every one of the attributes listed.

Our Agency Mission and Office Culture:

The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well-roun, and equitable education system.

This position is located within the Child Nutrition Programs. The Child Nutrition Programs section supports the mission of the State Board of Education by providing leadership to child nutrition programs throughout the state, assisting programs to provide nutritious meals to children and qualifying adults making children ready to learn, and by supporting nutrition education for children enabling them to reach their full potential for lifelong learning, health and productivity.

Oregon State provides amazing benefits! Follow the link below to learn more: Oregon Job Opportunities : Benefits : State of Oregon Application Resources & Information:

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting to have the preference considered.

Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

Please contact [e-mail] if you have any questions on the application process or need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference... for a lifetime!

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”