Equity and Policy Section Director (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Administrator 1)

Initial Posting Date: 04/23/2025 Application Deadline: 05/11/2025 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $10,311.00 - $15,964.00 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Equity and Policy Section Director (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Administrator 1) Job Description: Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Equity and Policy Section Director (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Administrator 1) Are you passionate about advancing health equity and shaping policy that impacts the lives of Oregonians? Join our team as the leader of the Equity and Policy Section in the Oregon Health Authority’s Equity and Inclusion Division. In this role, you’ll manage a team of remarkable talent and broad diversity consisting of 32 individuals across seven units, taking the lead on critical initiatives to eliminate health inequities, improve outcomes for all people living in Oregon, and build partnerships across the state. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse partners, including community groups, culturally specific providers, healthcare organizations, and policymakers to drive real change. As the Equity and Policy Section Director, you’ll also play a key role in shaping our division’s strategic direction and ensuring that our work is accountable, innovative, and impactful. What you’ll do: Lead a team focused on statewide programs, including legislative programs, equity initiatives, and oversight committees. Work closely with partners across sectors to create and implement policies that reduce health inequities. Engage with communities most affected by inequities, helping to build capacity and foster collaboration. Oversee budgets, legislative processes, and reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability. Guide and influence the development of key policy decisions that affect health outcomes for all Oregonians. Provide guidance and mentorship to a larger group of health care staff dedicated to health equity. For a full review of the position description, please click here. If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. What We Are Looking For Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration. Five years of management experience; OR two years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. Past the minimum qualifications, these are the desired attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application. Leadership and Team Management - Ability to manage and guide diverse teams effectively, including executive-level staff, ensuring collaboration, accountability, and high performance. Coaching and Development - Experience in providing coaching and mentorship to executive teams, ensuring staff at all levels are supported and can achieve their full potential. Responsiveness and Time Management - Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond to urgent requests in a timely manner, ensuring the smooth operation of the team and programs. Program and Policy Implementation - Proven track record in developing, implementing, and overseeing complex programs and policies, ensuring compliance, and achieving intended outcomes. Strategic and Analytical Thinking - Strong capability to analyze data, assess needs, and develop strategies that drive meaningful change in health equity, including guiding policy decisions and legislative processes. Fiscal and Resource Management - Experience in managing budgets, grants, contracts, and other resources efficiently, ensuring financial sustainability and meeting program objectives. Collaboration and Engagement - Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external partners, including community groups, healthcare organizations, and government entities. Cultural Competence and Equity Advocacy - Deep understanding and commitment to advancing health equity through culturally responsive practices, ensuring policies and programs address disparities and promote inclusivity. Preference Statement - Preference may be given to those who currently possess either: a master’s level or advanced degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Health, Human Services, Ethnic Studies, or Public Administration. Application Guidance 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. A cover letter is not required, but the contents will be reviewed and considered if provided. External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements. Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements. After You Apply: Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them. Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application. We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application. Reminders: Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job! This announcement is for 1, permanent, full-time, non-union represented management service, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Administrator 1 position that is based out of Portland, Oregon. This position is hybrid but may work out of the Salem or Portland OHA offices as needed to meet business needs. The schedule and hybrid work approval will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and selected candidate. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions. Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Talent Acquisition Consultant, Amber Hurtienne at: amber.l.hurtienne2@oha.oregon.gov | 503-507-2696. Benefits of Joining Our Team This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of all Oregonians while advancing public health initiatives across the state. You’ll work with a dedicated team of passionate, skilled, and highly motivated professionals committed to promoting health equity and improving lives. We also offer a competitive benefits package including: Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost. Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month. Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon. Additional Details The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information. The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification. Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. Helpful Links & Resources How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ | Oregon Health Authority | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Veterans Resources The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action employer, committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including equal pay for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. Come be a part of our Strategic Plan and help us achieve Health Equity!! 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.”

Salary : $10,311 - $15,964