Business Services Division Assistant Director

Business Operations Administrator 1 - Business Services Division Assistant Director

At the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA), our mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. We envision a future where all youth leave OYA to lead productive, crime-free lives.

As part of OYA's Executive Leadership Team, the Assistant Director of the Business Services Division serves as the agency's Chief Administrative Officer, providing executive leadership across Finance, Human Resources, Information Services, and Physical Plant Operations. This role requires both strategic vision and the ability to translate that vision into practical solutions that support OYA's Positive Human Development model and our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

The successful candidate will bring proven state of Oregon leadership experience, a track record of mentoring and developing leaders, and the ability to build authentic partnerships across diverse stakeholders—including the Legislature, DAS, partner agencies, and OYA's staff statewide.

What You Will Do

• Provide executive leadership to Finance, Human Resources, Information Services, and Physical Plant Operations.
• Serve as OYA's Chief Administrative Officer, ensuring business services are aligned with the agency's mission, vision, and values.
• Guide strategic planning, policy development, and resource management in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee agency budget development and presentation to the Legislature and stakeholders.
• Broker and resolve competing perspectives across divisions to move initiatives forward while managing risk.
• Mentor leaders, promote succession planning, and professionalize teams within Business Services.
• Model OYA's Positive Human Development approach and equity-centered leadership.

For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of management experience; OR two years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Proven experience in Oregon state government, including oversight of complex operations such as budget, HR, IT, or capital projects.
• Strong competency in applying a DEI and equity lens in decision-making, policies, and leadership practices.
• Experience leading difficult conversations, making tough decisions, and following through with accountability.
• Skilled at cultivating authentic partnerships across diverse stakeholders and navigating complex relationships with transparency.
• Track record of mentoring leaders, developing future talent, and professionalizing teams.
• Proven ability to move initiatives forward while balancing fairness, equity, and risk in high-stakes environments.
• Recognized for modeling organizational values, sound judgment, dependability, and professionalism.

OYA is interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We strongly encourage candidates to apply, even those who might not believe they possess every one of the desired attributes. Applicants who most closely exhibit the desired attributes will be invited to continue in the application process.

Interested? Here's How To Apply:

• Complete the application fully or upload a complete resume including dates of employment and duties/responsibilities of each position.
• Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions.
• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit your application and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks can be found in your Workday inbox. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.

A cover letter is required for consideration. Your cover letter should highlight your experience, knowledge, and abilities that best demonstrate how you meet the desired attributes for this position. Please use your cover letter to:

• Explain how you meet the Desired Attributes.
• Share your vision for leading Business Services at OYA.
• Describe how you would approach providing executive leadership across Finance, HR, IT, and Physical Plant Operations to support OYA's mission, vision, and values.

When preparing your cover letter, consider addressing:

• How you have provided leadership in Oregon state government across complex operations such as budget, HR, IT, or capital projects.
• How you have applied a DEI and equity lens in decision-making, policies, or leadership practices.
• How you have led difficult conversations or made tough decisions while ensuring accountability.
• How you have cultivated authentic partnerships with diverse stakeholders and built transparency into decision-making.
• How you have mentored leaders, developed talent pipelines, or professionalized teams.
• How you have successfully advanced initiatives in high-stakes environments while balancing fairness, equity, and risk.
• How you have modeled organizational values, integrity, and professionalism in your leadership.

Please limit to no more than 3 pages for your cover letter and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility. Applications with generic cover letters may be considered nonresponsive and could eliminate the application from further consideration.

Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once.

Tentative Interview Schedule:

• 1st round interviews via video: 11/5/2025
• 2nd round IN-PERSON interviews: 11/19/2025
• A third round interview may be conducted; date to be determined.

The first round of interviews will be conducted via VidCruiter, an online video interview platform that offers flexibility by allowing you to complete your interview within a given time window. We want to give all candidates ample time and support to participate comfortably. Access to a computer or smartphone with internet, a camera, and a microphone will be necessary.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid Telework: This position may be approved for 1-2 days telework at home depending on business needs.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.
• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. For more information on pay equity, click here.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.