Southern Oregon ESD seeks a Program Manager to provide leadership, coordination, and supervision for the Family Intervention Specialists on the Family Support and Connections (FS&C) team. FS&C is a statewide program focused on strengthening families, supporting effective parenting, and increasing family stability and well-being. Using a strengths-based, relationship-centered approach, Family Intervention Specialists partner with families receiving TANF and other families experiencing barriers by helping them identify needs, build on strengths, access resources, and develop individualized plans for success. This leadership role helps ensure services are coordinated, trauma-informed, family-centered, and responsive to the diverse needs of children and families, while supporting staff in delivering high-quality intervention and connection services aligned with the mission and goals of the program.
About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
PROGRAM MANAGER - Family Support and Connections
POSITION GOAL: Provide leadership in managing and supervising assigned programs and support services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Establish program goals and procedures and provide input into policies.
- Develop, implement and monitor program services.
- Develop and supervise program budgets and expenditures.
- Organize, supervise, train, and evaluate program staff.
- Develop and implement staff inservice training and evaluation procedures.
- Provide consultative and technical assistance regarding program(s).
- Develop grants and proposals to support program functions.
- Maintain effective public relations with parents, districts, higher education, business, community and state agencies.
- Resolve and/or refer to the Superintendent any program, staff, district, or public concerns.
- Comply with ESD administrative rules and board policies.
- Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation (see reverse)
- Perform job-related tasks as designated by Superintendent.
MINIMUM
PREREQUISITES:
- Valid Oregon Administrator Licensed (preferred).
- Master's Degree (preferred).
- Oregon Driver License.
- Experience in public education.
- Successful leadership background.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree as determined by the district that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites.
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong meeting facilitation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Work with multiple stakeholders toward common goals.
- Accept direction and supervision.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
LOCATION: In person at: Jackson, Josephine, or Klamath County
LENGTH OF POSITION: 0.4 - 0.5 FTE / 260 days (year-round position)
SALARY: Per the Non-Licensed Administrator conditions of employment: $39,126.84 - $58,743.28 for the 2026-2027 school year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Department Coordinator
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
- Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2185.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
- Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
- 9 paid holidays
- A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance:
- OEBB MODA
- Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Options:
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses
- Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
- 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
- Mercy Flights Membership
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Program Manager job description.
1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 Hrs/Day
2. Sit/Sit on the Floor: 4-6 Hrs/Day
3. Drive: 1-4 Hrs/Day
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Limited
6. Climb Stairs: Limited
7. Single Grasping: Occasionally
8. Pushing: Limited
9. Pulling: Limited
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: Occasionally
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Occasionally
13. Lifting (25 50 lbs): Limited
15. Lifting (75 100 lbs): Not At All
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Pay: $39,126.84 - $58,743.28 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
