Director of Student Success Plans

Position Title:  Director of Student Success Plans 

Classification:  Education Programs Manager 3 

Salary:  $9,079 - $13,975 ($9,709 - $14,947 PERS) 

Type:  Permanent, Full-time, Exempt, Management Service Supervisory 

We are seeking a Director of Student Success Plans to join our Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) team at the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).   

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. This position requires travel to schools as needed, with occasional out-of-state travel. A driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, a personal vehicle, or an alternative means of transportation are required.   

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! 
 

You will provide strategic counsel to the Assistant Superintendent for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion while assuming significant day-to-day responsibilities for projects and tasks within the Office and advancing and maintaining cross-agency, district, and community relationships. This position is responsible for leading grant/contract activities and program/initiative teams within the Office’s purview. This will include directing and monitoring compliance with established policies, objectives, program priorities, and applicable laws/rules/regulations, as well as managing community and advisory committee engagement and providing technical assistance within and outside of the Office/agency to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. The position will support the Assistant Superintendent in hiring teams, drafting Oregon Administrative Rules, and developing the policies and practices needed to successfully implement initiatives within the office and across the agency.   
 
As a result of the breadth and scope of this work, this position must understand and be able to apply and expand upon: Equity barriers and supports within pre-K–12 and higher education systems, including the historical and current impact of policies, practices, and programs on historically, traditionally, and currently underrepresented students, families, and communities; equity-centered frameworks and approaches used within Oregon; the distinction between equality and equity; individual and institutional responses to conversations about race, inequity, discrimination, and privilege; sex and gender identities; the intersection of identities and experiences across legal, social, institutional, and structural contexts; the ability to thoughtfully and confidently recognize and interrupt bias, inequitable practices, deficit-based assumptions, and barriers to equitable opportunity; the ways race, ethnicity, culture, and immigration experiences can shape interactions with institutions and systems; ethnocultural identities and experiences; effective participation as a member of an equity-focused team, including knowledge and understanding of the specific and interconnected bodies of work within the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; opportunity gaps and the conditions that contribute to them; and the recognition and appropriate use of asset-based rather than deficit-based language and discourse. Throughout this work, the position is expected to engage people of diverse identities and experiences with dignity and respect, while maintaining a clear focus on identifying and addressing historical, systemic, institutional, and contemporary inequities and inequalities affecting underrepresented students, families, and communities. 
 
You will have the opportunity to lead cross-program innovation and collaboration, strengthen community voices through advisory leadership, and shape and align Oregon’s statewide Student Success Strategy. 

 
Typical duties include: 

• Provide leadership and facilitation for team meetings, ensuring alignment with the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) priorities, operational needs, and strategic initiatives. 

• Coordinate efforts across the Student Success Plans (SSP) programs, ODE teams, and partners to advance equitable education outcomes and program goals. 

• Develop, implement, and evaluate program goals, priorities, and initiatives consistent with ODE's mission, strategic goals, legislative requirements, and applicable state and federal laws. 

• Collaborate and problem solve with agency leaders, staff, and stakeholders to address complex challenges, inform decision-making, and support effective implementation of programs and policies. 

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Application Instructions: 

A cover letter and resume are required and are an important part of the application process. Only these materials are considered during the screening process: 

• A cover letter (no more than 2 pages), highlighting your skills and experience, and demonstrating how your qualifications align with the required and desired qualifications for this role. 

• A current resume detailing your relevant experience and education as it will be used in place of the detailed Workday work history for this agency-specific recruitment.   

Additional application materials (such as letters of recommendation or transcripts) will not be reviewed. Cover letters and resumes are reviewed throughout the recruitment process by Human Resources and the Hiring Manager. 

Minimum Qualifications (Required) 

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. 
 

Preferred Skills & Knowledge (Desired Attributes) 

• Equity-Centered Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading equity-focused initiatives or programs that improve outcomes for historically underserved students and families within educational, governmental, or community-based organizations. 
   

• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic goals, policies, or initiatives; coordinating efforts across teams and stakeholder groups; and translating organizational priorities into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable practices. 
   

• Data-Informed Decision Making: Demonstrated experience using qualitative and quantitative data to assess needs, inform decision-making, develop recommendations, and improve programs, services, and outcomes. 
   

• Supervisory and Team Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating staff while fostering an inclusive and high-performing work environment. 
   

• Budget, Grant, and Resource Management: Demonstrated experience managing budgets, grants, contracts, or large-scale initiatives, including fiscal oversight, resource allocation, analysis, and monitoring expenditures to support organizational goals. 
   

• Community Partnerships and Trust Building: Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with communities, educational partners, agencies, and stakeholder groups to advance shared goals. 

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.    

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–rounded, and equitable education system.  
 
This position is located within the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) and will report directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The office has a primary charge of implementing several Legislative initiatives, including HB 3499 (English Language Learner State Plan), HB 2016 (African American/Black Student Success State Plan), HB 2440 (Latino/ Hispanic Student State Plan), LGBTQ+ Student State Plan, and Safe and Inclusive Schools (including Trauma-Informed/Socio- Emotional Learning [TI/SEL] practices). The Office of EDI also oversees emergent bilinguals education, biliteracy initiatives, and the adoption and use of the Oregon Equity Lens within the Office and across the agency. 
 
Oregon State provides amazing benefits! Follow the link below to learn more:  

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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 [email protected] 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.  

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Additional Information:  

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.  

• Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.  

• 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.  

• Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.  

The Department of Education is an equal employment 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.  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 our qualifications listed.   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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