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Position Type:
Administration/Program Manager

Date Posted:
5/5/2025

Location:
Medford Office

Closing Date:
Open until filled Southern Oregon ESD is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as a Regional Community Coordinator / Program Manager of the Southern Oregon Success program. The succesful candidate will lead collaborative initiatives to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families across Southern Oregon. This position focuses on fostering partnerships between education, healthcare, human services, and community-based organizations to build systems of support, align resources, and drive collective impact. Key responsibilities of the position include systems coordination, strategic planning, community engagement, data-driven advocacy, program support, grant writing, budget management, and resource development.

If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic team that provides innovative and expert services to students and families in the communities we serve, we invite you to apply for our Regional Community Coordinator position.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:

• Education: http://vimeo.com/5495231
• Cultural Opportunities: http://vimeo.com/5702777
• Recreational Opportunities: https://vimeo.com/5734731
• Health Care: https://vimeo.com/5510082

Program Manager - Regional Community Coordinator, Southern Oregon Success

POSITION GOAL: Provide leadership in managing and supervising assigned programs and support services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish program goals and procedures and provide input into policies.
2. Develop, implement, and monitor program services.
3. Develop and supervise program budgets and expenditures.
4. Organize, supervise, train, and evaluate program staff.
5. Develop and implement staff in-service training and evaluation procedures.
6. Provide consultative and technical assistance regarding program(s).
7. Develop grants and proposals to support program functions.
8. Maintain effective public relations with parents, districts, higher education, business, the community, and state agencies.
9. Resolve and/or refer to the Superintendent any program, staff, district, or public concerns.
10. Comply with ESD administrative rules and board policies.
11. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation (see reverse)
12. Perform job-related tasks as designated by the Superintendent.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:

1. Valid Oregon Administrator License (preferred).
2. Master's Degree (preferred).
3. Oregon Driver's License.
4. Experience in public education.
5. Successful leadership background.
6. Strong written and oral communication skills.

The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree as determined by the district that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites.

DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:

1. Strong project management skills.
2. Strong meeting facilitation skills.
3. Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
4. Strong decision-making skills.
5. Work cooperatively with others.
6. Work with multiple stakeholders toward common goals.
7. Accept direction and supervision.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

LENGTH OF POSITION: 0.5 FTE / 260 day calendar (annual year-round position)
SALARY: Per Non-Licensed Administrative salary schedule: $38,878.83 - $46,682.50 annually for the 2024-2025 school year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Superintendent or designee

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2045.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 10 paid holidays, plus additional paid days off.
• A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
• Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Program Manager job description.

1. Stand/Walk:............................ [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit/Sit on the Floor:................. [ ] None [ ] 1 4 Hrs/Day [X] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive:.......................................[ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending:..................................[ ] Frequently [X ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
5. Squat:......................................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X ] Limited [ ] Not At All
6. Climb Stairs:............................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
7. Single Grasping: .....................[ ] Frequently [X ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
8. Pushing:...................................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
9. Pulling: ....................................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation:.................[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls.......[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): ......[ ] Frequently [X ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
13. Lifting (25 50 lbs): ................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X ] Limited [ ] Not At All
15. Lifting (75 100 lbs): ..............[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.