School Wellness Policy Coordinator

Initial Posting Date:10/05/2026

Application Deadline:10/12/2026

Agency:

Oregon Department of Education Salary Range:$5,988 - $9,191

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

School Wellness Policy Coordinator

Job Description:

Position Title:

School Wellness Policy Coordinator Classification:
Program Analyst 3

Salary: $5,988 - $9,191 ($6,401 - $9,828 PERS)
Type:
Permanent, Full-time, Non-Exempt We are seeking a School Wellness Policy Coordinator to join our Child Nutrition Programs section 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.

What you will do!

The primary purpose of the position is to lead the CDC Healthy Schools cooperative agreement efforts and manage the duties of the grant including procurement, contracts, budget, communications, data collection and evaluation, and statewide and local professional development and technical assistance. This position collects and reviews program data, analyzes existing policies and develops policy guidelines and priorities, develops and revises administrative procedures that support existing regulations, and assists with coordination of project management.

This position is responsible for managing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) School-Based Interventions to Promote Equity and Improve Health, Academic Achievement, and Well-Being of Students (CDC-RFA-DP-23-0002) grant. This position is the lead for the core Oregon Healthy Schools (OHS) Team, the team involved with planning, implementation, data collection and evaluation efforts for the cooperative agreement. The position is also the lead for the OHS Advisory group;

a committee comprised of school health partners who provide perspective, insight, and collaboration in developing strategies, activities and messaging on coordinated school health and represent components of the WSCC model.

Typical duties include:

Conduct and participate in meetings with the CDC Project Officer, Priority Local Education Agency (PLEA) Coordinator, Oregon Healthy School (OHS) Team members and OHS Advisory group

Provide technical assistance, professional development, specialized tools and resources statewide and to local education agencies

Work with evaluators, internal OHS Team and Advisory partners to identify opportunities to strengthen program collaboration

Manage budget, contracts and payments to the PLEA, and evaluation contractor

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Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required and are an important part of the application process. Only these materials are considered during the screening process:

A cover letter (no more than 2 pages), highlighting your skills and experience, and demonstrating how your qualifications align with the required and desired qualifications for this role.

A current resume detailing your relevant experience and education as it will be used in place of the detailed Workday work history for this agency-specific recruitment.

Before submitting your application, please confirm that your email address and other contact information are accurate, as interview invitations will be sent to the contact information you provide.

Additional application materials (such as letters of recommendation or transcripts) will not be reviewed. Cover letters and resumes are reviewed throughout the recruitment process by Human Resources and the Hiring Manager.

Minimum Qualifications (required)
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 four years experience coordinating or administering a programOR;

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