Civil Rights Unit Program Specialist

Civil Rights Unit Program Specialist

Classification: Program Analyst 1
Salary: $4,519 – $6,904 (Permanent, Full‑time, Non‑Exempt)
Location: Oregon Department of Education – Office of Relations, Management and Support (ORMS)
Language Requirement: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

• Coordinate key programs within the Civil Rights Unit, including the Civil Rights Coordinator program and Every Student Belongs, and support pregnant and parenting students.
• Develop and deliver virtual and in‑person training programs for Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, maintaining the annual training calendar and registration processes.
• Monitor compliance by school districts and other education providers, implementing corrective actions for complaints alleging discrimination, retaliation, restraint and seclusion, religious entanglement, and violations of the Division 22 standards.
• Collaborate with the Civil Rights Unit to ensure implementation of Every Student Belongs (ORS 339.347).
• Respond to calls and emails from school districts, parents, students, and community members to share information about ODE’s civil rights programs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related field demonstrating the required knowledge and skills.
• OR three years of technical‑level experience that supports the knowledge and skill requirements of the classification.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with experience managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to build relationships with culturally diverse education partners and community groups.
• Knowledge of federal and state education civil rights laws (e.g., Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ORS 659.850, Every Student Belongs).
• Experience coordinating project‑based committees.

The Oregon Department of Education is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.