SSF Modernization Program IT Director

Initial Posting Date:

07/25/2025

Application Deadline:

08/17/2025

Agency:

Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range:

$8,504 - $13,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

SSF Modernization Program IT Director

Job Description:

Position Title: SSF Modernization Program IT Director

Classification: Information Technology Application Development Manager 2

Salary: $8,504.00 - $13,148.00 ($9,095.00 - $14,065.00 PERS)

We are seeking a SSF Modernization Program IT Director to join our Office of Finance and Information Technology at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent management service position.

This role is a hybrid of remote work and will need to report to office when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business.

About Us:

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 located in the Information Technology (IT) Unit in the Office of Finance and Information Technology (OFIT). This unit's primary functions are the support of technology to deliver on initiatives and meet ODE's technology needs in support of the ODE mission to foster excellence for every learner through innovation, collaboration, leadership and service to our education partners. The technical expertise of staff in this unit are available to districts to support business and financial functions. The work of IT affects all internal staff and every school, program, school district and ESD in the state. Nearly all students in the State of Oregon public school system are affected by the work in this unit. Data is collected from nearly every educational administrative unit.

What You Will Do!

Serve as the Director of the State School Fund Modernization program team. Work with IT Directors, the CIO and staff to oversee, direct, and provide oversight to the SSF Modernization program and all related projects and activities. To provide agency leadership utilizing project management theories and assist with streamlining the approval, reporting, and completion of projects. Team is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining the ODE State School Fund applications including associated data collections, complex calculations of fund distribution, payment projections and estimations, interfaces with financial systems, and other related components. These applications support staff at ODE and employees at 197 school districts and 19 ESDs across Oregon. Provide leadership to ODE staff and leadership on data security, data best practices, and data transparency and accessibility, and serve on the Change Review Board (CRB) and as a non-voting member of IT Governance Committee (ITGC). Assist and lead work on updating, developing and communicating ODE, Federal and State data standards and policies.

Typical duties include:

• Lead data management and governance activities related to the State School Fund, providing direction and oversight to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance.

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to State School Fund (SSF) architects, systems and business analysts, and application developers. Oversee workload prioritization, performance management, and professional development. Lead State School Fund (SSF) Modernization program teams with integrity, honesty, and respect, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high performance.

• Lead and support IT governance by delivering training to district and ESD partners statewide on new State School Fund (SSF) regulations, policies, rules, and technical procedures. Engage with state and local IT directors and managers to gather feedback on technical processes, ensuring continuous improvement, alignment with best practices, and responsiveness to field needs.

• Provide leadership on technical best practices, leveraging System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guidelines as appropriate. Identify risks in process.

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Minimum Qualifications (Need to Have)

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience;

OR

three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position.

Desired Attributes (Nice to Have):

• Proven experience of providing direct supervision and leadership to system and business analysts, architects, and application developers

• Experience with resource planning and allocation methodologies and techniques

• Knowledge and experience with SDLC, ITIL, PMBOK and/or other standards and best practices in IT and software development

• Experience developing and enforcing performance standards, metrics and staff expectations, and addressing disciplinary matters

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.

Why Us?

At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.

Our Amazing Benefits Include:

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost

• Paid days off -

• 11 paid holidays per year,

• 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year,

• 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month,

• Progressive vacation leave accrual and increases every 5 years.

• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, Paid Leave Oregon, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.

• If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!

If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!

To Apply:

Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.

• Upload a resume and cover letter.

• In your cover letter, please include your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages). Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/Cover Letter field on the online application. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in the disqualification of your application.

• In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes and minimum qualifications listed under the "Minimum Qualifications" and "Desired Attributes" section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your resume and cover letter.

• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

• External Applicants: Click on the "Apply" button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/Cover Letter.

• Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account.

Please contact ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process.

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Additional Information:

• Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.

• 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.

• Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• 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.

• External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.

• Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a criminal record check, which may require a fingerprint-based records check and/or credit history check, as a condition of employment.

• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact us at ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

• Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

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• For additional information, you may contact us by e-mail at ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov.

The Department of Education is an equal 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. 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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