Strategic Initiatives Manager

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Now Hiring! Strategic Initiatives Manager | Limited Duration

The Board of Pharmacy regulates the Practice of Pharmacy and enforces laws regarding pharmacy staff, drug outlets and the sale of drugs in Oregon. The Board was created in 1891. By licensing pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians, the Board of Pharmacy ensures that only qualified people practice pharmacy in Oregon. The Board registers and inspects retail and hospital pharmacies and stores that sell over-the-counter drugs. It also registers and inspects drug wholesalers and manufacturers and regulates the quality and distribution of all drugs in Oregon.

What You’ll Do

As the Strategic Initiatives Manager to the Executive Director, you will manage the administrative work of the Executive Director’s Office and ensure efficient service for the Office of the Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, and the public ensuring the Executive Director can focus where they are needed most. Responsibilities require tact, discretion, diplomacy, initiative, and independent judgment, as well as knowledge of State activities and a strong ability to implement agency administrative procedures. The Strategic Initiatives Manager provides a vital communications link between the Board, Executive Director, legislators, senior leadership team, and the public in carrying out the goals and objectives of the agency.  

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This Is What You Need to Qualify

Four years of staff-level experience providing administrative support to management. The experience must include technical or analytical duties in the management of program goals and objectives; performing program or project planning; preparing, monitoring, or controlling budgets; or performing research and providing analytical information and/or recommendations used in management decision making.

Equivalency note:

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Excellent managerial ability and understanding of state government processes including budget preparation, financial management and public relations.

• Possess a familiarity with Oregon's legislative process and the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act, as well as some practical experience in administrative processes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

• Broad understanding of State functions and the competence to exercise duties with discretion and independence.

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently, pivot quickly, and maintain effective communication with diverse parties.

• Proven ability to cultivate strong internal and external partnerships.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Oregon Board of Pharmacy serves to promote and protect public health, safety and welfare by ensuring high standards in the practice of pharmacy and through effective regulation of the manufacture and distribution of drugs. The Oregon Board of Pharmacy is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI-B) within its organization and for the public it serves. This commitment is reflected in board membership, agency staffing, the services provided, and its efforts to promote patient safety and ensure access to quality pharmacy care. Each individual and group are valued, respected, and treated fairly, ensuring equal access to medications and support for their unique and diverse requirements. Persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our amazing benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.  Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service. 

• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner. 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.

• Live, work, and play in Portland, Oregon.

• Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule. You can expect to work in the office 3 days per week, with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs are met.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• Required Documents: cover letter and resume

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. 

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (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 in order to have the preference considered.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for one, full-time, Executive Service, Limited Duration- Fixed Term, Strategic Initiatives Manager (Executive Assistant) position and may be used to fill future vacancies. This opportunity is limited duration and is expected to last until June 30th, 2027, with the possibility of being extended.

• This position requires you to obtain and maintain CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) clearance.

• Employee is required to obtain and maintain Oregon LEDS certification.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

• 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.

• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process or for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: [email protected]  | 971-719-3083.

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The Oregon Board of Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity