: OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Business Operations Administrator 2 - Deputy Director Salem, Oregon – Equitable Building

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a strategic and equity-driven leader to serve as our next Deputy Director . This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Oregon’s juvenile justice system by supporting youth transformation, agency innovation, and system-level change.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Deputy Director supports the Director in the oversight and direction of the agency’s secure facilities, community-based services, internal operations, and research and policy initiatives. This position acts as the Director’s designee, represents OYA across state government and with community partners, and provides leadership to ensure agency programs are trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and rooted in equity and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and deep alignment with OYA’s mission to provide safe environments and positive youth development opportunities. We are looking for someone who thrives in complexity, builds strong relationships, and inspires organizational alignment through communication, collaboration, and vision.

Key Duties Include: Provide strategic leadership and oversight of OYA’s operations, services, and programs across facilities and communities.

Support the Director in administering all agency programs, policies, performance systems, and resource allocations.

Develop and implement agency-wide priorities, performance metrics, and long-term planning strategies.

Represent OYA with legislative committees, the Governor’s Office, law enforcement, local governments, juvenile justice partners, schools, and the public.

Collaborate with the judiciary, treatment providers, and social service systems to ensure coordination of services for youth.

Promote and lead initiatives aligned with diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and cultural responsiveness throughout the organization.

Guide trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate practices across programs and policies.

Contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture consistent with OYA’s Positive Human Development philosophy.

Act as Agency Director in the Director’s absence.

Assist in leading budget development, workforce development, facilities management, and compliance-related functions.

Ensure the development and implementation of policies informed by research, best practices, national trends, and stakeholder engagement.

Tentative Interview Dates: 1st round interviews via video: 8/28/2025 2nd round IN-PERSON interviews: 9/9/2025 3rd round IN-PERSON interviews: 9/11/2025

What You Need to Qualify: Seven years of management experience; OR four years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

What We Are Looking For: Preference may be given to applicants that can demonstrate these skills: Mission-Driven & Equity-Focused Grounded in OYA’s mission to support youth transformation, with a deep, demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and trauma-informed practices. Strategic & Systems-Oriented Thinks big-picture while connecting operational details. Thrives on solving complex challenges across policy, programs, and partnerships. People-Smart & Emotionally Intelligent Builds trust across all levels through empathy, humility, curiosity, and authentic relationship-building. Decisive, Adaptable & Action-Oriented Moves with clarity and confidence—even amid ambiguity. Balances strategy with timely decision-making and responsiveness. Effective Communicator & Cultural Steward Clearly articulates vision, priorities, and values. Inspires alignment through transparency, storytelling, and consistent communication. Experienced & Politically Astute Executive Brings demonstrated senior leadership experience in public service, ideally within Oregon state government. Understands governance, compliance, labor relations, and working within political environments. Collaborative Leader & Culture Builder Leads with integrity and purpose. Fosters inclusive, high-performing teams that reflect OYA’s Positive Human Development approach and promote staff growth and resilience.

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. COVER LETTER REQUIRED: In your cover letter, please describe your experiences, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the desired attributes under the 'What We Are Looking For' section of the announcement and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Please ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility. 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.

Applications with generic cover letters may be considered nonresponsive and could eliminate the application from further consideration.