Strategic Initiatives Manager

State of Oregon

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Board of Pharmacy regulates the Practice of Pharmacy and enforces laws regarding pharmacy staff, drug outlets and the sale of drugs in Oregon. The Board was created in 1891. By licensing pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians, the Board of Pharmacy ensures that only qualified people practice pharmacy in Oregon. The Board registers and inspects retail and hospital pharmacies and stores that sell over-the-counter drugs. It also registers and inspects drug wholesalers and manufacturers and regulates the quality and distribution of all drugs in Oregon. As the Strategic Initiatives Manager to the Executive Director, you will manage the administrative work of the Executive Director’s Office and ensure efficient service for the Office of the Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, and the public ensuring the Executive Director can focus where they are needed most. Responsibilities require tact, discretion, diplomacy, initiative, and independent judgment, as well as knowledge of State activities and a strong ability to implement agency administrative procedures. The Strategic Initiatives Manager provides a vital communications link between the Board, Executive Director, legislators, senior leadership team, and the public in carrying out the goals and objectives of the agency. Review for an expanded detail of the position duties and working conditions.

Requirements

Four years of staff-level experience providing administrative support to management.
Technical or analytical duties in the management of program goals and objectives; performing program or project planning; preparing, monitoring, or controlling budgets; or performing research and providing analytical information and/or recommendations used in management decision making.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
Broad understanding of State functions and the competence to exercise duties with discretion and independence.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently, pivot quickly, and maintain effective communication with diverse parties.
Proven ability to cultivate strong internal and external partnerships.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
Must obtain and maintain CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) clearance.
Must obtain and maintain Oregon LEDS certification.
Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.
Excellent managerial ability and understanding of state government processes including budget preparation, financial management and public relations.
Familiarity with Oregon's legislative process and the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act, as well as some practical experience in administrative processes.

Responsibilities

Manage the administrative work of the Executive Director’s Office.
Ensure efficient service for the Office of the Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, and the public.
Provide a vital communications link between the Board, Executive Director, legislators, senior leadership team, and the public in carrying out the goals and objectives of the agency.