School Wellness Policy Coordinator

What you will do!

The primary purpose of the position is to lead the CDC Healthy Schools cooperative agreement efforts and manage the duties of the grant including procurement, contracts, budget, communications, data collection and evaluation, and statewide and local professional development and technical assistance. This position collects and reviews program data, analyzes existing policies and develops policy guidelines and priorities, develops and revises administrative procedures that support existing regulations, and assists with coordination of project management. This position is responsible for managing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) School-Based Interventions to Promote Equity and Improve Health, Academic Achievement, and Well-Being of Students (CDC-RFA-DP- ) grant. This position is the lead for the core Oregon Healthy Schools (OHS) Team, the team involved with planning, implementation, data collection and evaluation efforts for the cooperative agreement. The position is also the lead for the OHS Advisory group; a committee comprised of school health partners who provide perspective, insight, and collaboration in developing strategies, activities and messaging on coordinated school health and represent components of the WSCC model.

Typical duties include:

• Conduct and participate in meetings with the CDC Project Officer, Priority Local Education Agency (PLEA) Coordinator, Oregon Healthy School (OHS) Team members and OHS Advisory group
• Provide technical assistance, professional development, specialized tools and resources statewide and to local education agencies
• Work with evaluators, internal OHS Team and Advisory partners to identify opportunities to strengthen program collaboration
• Manage budget, contracts and payments to the PLEA, and evaluation contractor

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Minimum Qualifications (required)

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program

OR;

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge (Desired Attributes)

• Knowledge of public and community health, school nutrition, local school wellness policies, comprehensive school physical activity programs, and school health services.
• Possesses an understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy, closing achievement and opportunity gaps for students of color, curriculum development for diverse populations of students, and multicultural education.
• Demonstrated skills in planning and managing projects
• Demonstrated skills in MS Word, and skills in data analysis and developing pivot tables and graphs in Excel.
• Demonstrated skills in coordinating diverse activities to ensure completion of projects, tasks, and assignments.

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, andequitable education system.

This position is located within the Child Nutrition Programs. The Child Nutrition Programs section supports the mission of the State Board of Education by providing leadership to child nutrition programs throughout the state, assisting programs to provide nutritious meals to children and qualifying adults making children ready to learn, and by supporting nutrition education for children enabling them to reach their full potential for lifelong learning, health and productivity.

Oregon State provides amazing benefits! Follow the link below to learn more:

• Oregon JobOpportunities :Benefits :State of Oregon

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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