Job Description

Full job description

Initial Posting Date:

08/09/2024

Application Deadline:

09/02/2024

Agency:

Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range:

$6,901 - $10,161

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Early Literacy Policy Analyst

Job Description:

Position Title: Early Literacy Policy Analyst

Classification: Operations & Policy Analyst 4

Salary: $6,901 - $10,161 ($7,380 - $10,866 PERS salary)

We are seeking an Early Literacy Policy Analyst to join our Office of Indian Education at the

Oregon Department of Education

. This is a permanent, management service position.

This role is a hybrid of remote work and will need to report to office when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business.

About Us:

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–rounded, and equitable education system.

The Office of Indian Education (OIE’s) recognizes cultures and values are foundations of learning, therefore, our team promotes the understanding and use of educational sovereignty; supports use of traditional knowledge and language; strives to improve educational opportunities in our communities; and values the individual identities of students and youth.

What you will do!


This position manages and oversees the Early Literacy Success Tribal Grant Program authorized by HB 3198 (2023) and serves as the state point of contact and liaison supporting the Early Literacy Program.

Typical duties include:

• Collaboration with Partners Including: Tribal partners, state contacts, district leaders, schools and parents, representatives at state and federal levels, partner agencies, Educator Advancement Council, school grant recipients; various committees and clusters (AI/AN Advisory Committee, Language Advisory Committee, Gov to Gov Education Cluster)

• Consultation Including: advising Tribal partners on Early Literacy and Tribal language(s); acting as a liaison between the ODE and the Legislative Commission on Indian Services (LCIS); providing guidance and recommendations for Early Literacy Success

• Program Development Including: performing comprehensive studies on tribal early literacy programs; developing new early literacy programs for tribal communities; incorporating Early Literacy initiatives in the AI/AN Student Success Plan

• Grant Management Including: collaborating with the Early Literacy Grants Specialist to support implementation of the Early Literacy Tribal Grant Program as part of the Governor’s Early Literacy Success Initiative; providing training and support for Early Literacy Success Tribal Grant recipients; offering input on state policy and direction for the Early Literacy Program; coordinating and administering the allocation process to grant recipients in conjunction with other staff; monitoring grant recipients’ progress and evaluation.

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Minimum Qualifications (Need to Have)

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, Education, or any degree demonstrating the capacity, knowledge, and skills to provide policy advisement on the Early Literacy Success Tribal Grant Program; and five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.


Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position.

Desired Attributes (Nice to Have):

• Knowledge and understanding in building, maintaining and supporting relations with federally recognized tribal governments.

• Knowledge of local, state, Tribal, and federal programs related to early literacy and Tribal languages.

• Fluency with office software, applications, collaborative platforms, virtual meeting apps, and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Office products, Google Suite, Smartsheet, Adobe, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoTo Meeting)

• Strong organization and project management skills.

• Experience with contract and grant development and management.

• Experience providing advice or technical assistance to school districts, tribes, community groups or public.

• Ability to take broad concepts and convert them to guidance and direction.

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and fostering a diverse and discrimination/ harassment-free workplace; establishing and maintaining professional and collaborative working relationships with all contacts; contributing to a positive, respectful and productive work environment; maintaining regular and punctual attendance; performing all duties in a safe manner; and complying with all policies and procedures.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the attributes listed.

Why us?

At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.

Our amazing benefits include:

• Excellent

  medical, vision and dental

  benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost

• Paid days off –

  • 11 paid holidays per year

  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year

  • 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month

  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years

• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program:

  if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.

• If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!

If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!

To apply:

Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.

• Upload a resume and cover letter.

• In your cover letter, please include your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages). Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/Cover Letter field on the online application. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in the disqualification of your application.

• In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes and minimum qualifications listed under the “What we are looking for” section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your resume and cover letter.

• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/Cover Letter.

• Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account.

Please contact

ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov

if you have any questions on the application process.


Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our ODE Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!


1st Thursday of the month – 11 am to 11:45 am (PST)

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Additional Information:

• Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.

• 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.

• Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.

• Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a criminal record check, which may require a fingerprint-based records check and/or credit history check, as a condition of employment.

• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact us at

  ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov

  . Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:

  Veterans Resources

  . You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

• Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9

  acceptable documents

  (See page 3) for employment verification.

Helpful links and contact information:

• Learn more about

  ODE

• Understanding the State Application Process

• Resources for Job Seekers

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  .

• For additional information, you may contact us by e-mail at

  ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov

  .

The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

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