Facility Services Assistant Director

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Business Operations Administrator 2 - FACILITY SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Salem, OR - Equitable Building 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 (OYA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Facility Services Assistant Director. This executive-level position provides statewide leadership and oversight of all youth correctional facilities and transitional camps, ensuring safe, consistent, and effective operations aligned with OYA’s mission and public safety goals. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role sets strategic direction for facility operations, establishes policy and program priorities, and ensures responsible stewardship of a significant biennial budget. The Assistant Director provides direct oversight to facility superintendents and senior leaders, supports leadership development and succession planning, and ensures workforce practices align with state laws, labor agreements, and agency values. This position also works closely with the Agency Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Directors, legislators, the Governor’s Office, community partners, and other stakeholders. We are looking for a leader committed to equity, integrity, and positive organizational culture, with the ability to guide large teams and drive meaningful statewide impact for Oregon’s youth and communities. 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). For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

Requirements

• Seven years of management experience; OR Four years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and passion for youth serving systems
• Ability to make difficult decisions and thoughtfully communicate them
• Experience and knowledge in change management
• Displays high integrity including being a model for the team, lives organizational values, sound judgment, dependability and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Provides statewide leadership and oversight of all youth correctional facilities and transitional camps
• Ensuring safe, consistent, and effective operations aligned with OYA’s mission and public safety goals
• Sets strategic direction for facility operations
• Establishes policy and program priorities
• Ensures responsible stewardship of a significant biennial budget
• Provides direct oversight to facility superintendents and senior leaders
• Supports leadership development and succession planning
• Ensures workforce practices align with state laws, labor agreements, and agency values
• Works closely with the Agency Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Directors, legislators, the Governor’s Office, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Guide large teams and drive meaningful statewide impact for Oregon’s youth and communities
• Translate that vision into practical solutions that support OYA’s Positive Human Development model and our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

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.
• Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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