Behavioral Health Investments Project Support Specialist (Administrative Specialist 2, 17-month Limited Duration)

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Behavioral Health Division is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist to provide administrative, planning, and program support to the Behavioral Health Investments (BHI) Manager and team, in service to transformative, community-led, and community-owned initiatives and the mission, vision, values and goals of the Oregon Health Authority and the Behavioral Health Division.

You will oversee business support functions and will be responsible for the administrative support aspects of preparing, coordinating, and managing BHI grant agreements, with focus on facilitating cohesive communication, collaboration, and decision-making. This includes monitoring progress on BHI outcomes and the reporting of qualitative and quantitative information. In conjunction with policy analysts, the person in this position will provide technical assistance on the grant agreement and reporting processes.

You will also be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing meetings, workgroups, and project and team schedules, with focus on facilitating cohesive communication, collaboration, and decision-making. You will develop and update spreadsheets and tracking tools. In this capacity, the person will identify problems, support strategic planning and prioritization, and recommend more efficient administrative procedures utilizing an equity-centered lens.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis; OR

An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis; OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

We are seeking someone who shares Oregon Health Authority’s mission and values. OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click , to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

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How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, and answer all supplemental questions.

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We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

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