Development Services Division Assistant Director

State of Oregon

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY BUSINESS OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR 1 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Salem, Oregon - CENTRAL OFFICE 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. The Oregon Youth Authority is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Assistant Director of Development Services to help strengthen the systems, people, and practices that support our mission and the youth we serve. In this leadership role, you will partner with executive and operational teams to design durable structures, tools, and routines that promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the agency. We are looking for a leader who approaches their work with humility and integrity, demonstrates moral courage in upholding high standards, and applies equity as a guiding lens in decision-making and system design. The ideal candidate is people-smart and development-focused—able to build strong, trusting relationships while also creating clear expectations, supporting growth, and sustaining progress through thoughtful, long-term organizational work. As part of OYA’s Executive Leadership Team, the Assistant Director of the Development Services provides executive leadership across departments of Education and Vocation, Family Engagement, Office Inclusion and Intercultural Relations, Positive Human Development, Research & Evaluation, Training, Treatment Services and Youth Reformation System. 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 demonstrated leadership experience within the State of Oregon, a strong record of mentoring and developing leaders, and the ability to cultivate authentic partnerships with the Legislature, DAS, partner agencies, and OYA staff across the state. For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Senior leadership experience (Assistant Director, Deputy Director, Division Director, Executive Manager, or equivalent) in a complex public, quasi-public, or large nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Systems Architect for Accountability, including building and sustaining performance, CQI, QA, or fidelity monitoring systems.
• Experience managing managers and multidisciplinary teams across professional domains.
• Experience in youth-serving systems (juvenile justice, child welfare, behavioral health, education, or related fields).
• Experience working within or alongside the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrated use of data to inform decisions, including program redesign or discontinuation.

Benefits

• 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.
• This position will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The increase will be effective February 1, 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive