Initial Posting Date:
03/02/2026Application Deadline:
03/09/2026Agency:
Oregon Department of EducationSalary Range:
$5,458 - $8,352Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
SCORE Systems CoordinatorJob Description:
Position Title: SCORE Systems Coordinator
Classification: Program Analyst 2
Salary: $5,458 – $8,352 ($5,837 - $8,931 PERS)
Type: Permanent, Full-time, Non-Exempt
We are seeking a SCORE Systems Coordinator (Program Analyst 2) to join our School Choice, Options, and Recovery Education (SCORE) team at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office. Please refer to the position description linked below for more details.
What you will do!
The SCORE Systems Coordinator will manage grants and coordinate procurement functions across the School Choice, Options, and Recovery Education team. Grants will be managed in accordance with the rules adopted by the State Board of Education to be applied to the computation of the State School Fund allocations and Statewide Education Initiates Account allocations to be used for approved recovery schools, public charter schools, and other programs on the team as needed. This position coordinates the virtual public charter school enrollment appeals process.
The SCORE Systems Coordinator will provide operational support to the SCORE team by working with procurement, budget/fiscal, and contractors/grantees to provide streamlined and effective collaboration, partnership, and execution of those grants and/or contracts. This position is also responsible for providing program implementation support in addition to contract/grant management processes, including data development, coordination, analysis, and providing general technical assistance and guidance to contractors/grantees in conjunction with program staff.
This position will be part of a highly collaborative team supporting unique education options in Oregon. They will interact with state contacts, district leaders, schools, parents, representatives at the state and federal level including partner agencies, and others to ensure students in these schools and programs are served well. The work will be highly collaborative, innovative, and rewarding.
Typical duties include:
Manage SCORE team grants including the establishment of grant agreements, calculating allocations, reviewing budgets, approving grant claims, and coordinating with program staff to evaluate programs and approval expenditures.
Process virtual charter school enrollment appeals and support other appeals across team programs.
Coordinate SCORE team contracts through the procurement process and work with program staff to ensure contracts are effectively administered.
Create team tools and systems to help programs access agency business services and coach team members on how to best access agency systems.
Please click here to view the full position description
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Minimum Qualifications: ODE reviews resumes to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please ensure your resume clearly reflects your relevant experience, as it will be used in place of detailed Workday work history for this agency-specific recruitment.
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 two years experience coordinating or administering a program
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Preferred Skills & Knowledge (Desired Attributes): A cover letter is required and is an important part of the application process. All application materials are reviewed by Human Resources, the Hiring Manager, and panel members throughout the recruitment process. Your cover letter is a key opportunity to speak directly to each decision-maker, highlight your skills and experience, and demonstrate how your qualifications align with the desired attributes for this role. Cover letter must be no more than two pages.
Professional-level experience administering grant funding and fiscal monitoring in an education or public-sector environment.
Experience developing and managing grant or contract processes, including drafting Requests for Applications and Requests for Proposals, reviewing applications, coordinating awards, and administering grant or contract agreements.
Knowledge of K–12 education programs and governance structures, or experience in comparable public-sector systems involving oversight, funding, and compliance, with familiarity preferred in public charter schools, recovery schools, alternative education programs, or other specialized education settings.
Experience developing or aligning operational systems and procedures, including creating tools, guidance documents, or workflows that improve consistency, efficiency, and cross-team coordination.
Experience conducting research and drafting reports or briefing materials, including materials prepared for leadership, advisory bodies, or legislative audiences.
Experience supporting or administering time-sensitive appeals or compliance processes, including review of records and drafting formal written determinations or final orders.
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, and equitable education system.
This position is in the Office of Relations, Management, and Support on School Choice, Options, and Recovery Education (SCORE) team which supports and monitors schools and programs that provide alternative educational options, placements, and school choice in the K-12 education system. Units in this office manage schools and programs that include: (1) Charter Schools; (2) Alternative Schools; (3) Recovery Schools; (4) Resource Management; (5) Hospital and Pediatric Nursing; (6) Long-Term Care and Treatment; (7) Youth Correction Education Programs; (8) Juvenile Detention Education Programs.
Oregon State provides amazing benefits! Follow the link below to learn more:
Oregon Job Opportunities : Benefits : State of Oregon
Application Resources & Information:
Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting to have the preference considered.
Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
Please contact ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process or need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
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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