Executive Support Specialist

Oregon Department of Human Services

Providing administrative support to the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer at ODVA. Managing complex scheduling and serving as a communications liaison within the agency and the public.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $4,650 - $6,199 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

provide agency-wide support to the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer
manages complex scheduling, correspondence, and daily executive operations with accuracy and discretion
serves as the central communications liaison between executive leadership, agency divisions, legislators, partners, and the public
coordinates and facilitates cross-divisional projects and information flow
exercises independent judgment in handling confidential and sensitive matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

one year of experience performing administrative duties in support of agency projects or programs
ability to identify and focus on high-impact work
demonstrates professionalism and sound judgment when interacting with diverse stakeholders
proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
strong organizational skills with experience managing complex calendars
ability to quickly learn a new organization’s mission, culture, and the populations it serves
valid Oregon or Washington State driver’s license is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members
paid sick leave
vacation leave
personal leave
11 paid holidays a year
membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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Soft Skills

professionalismsound judgmentorganizational skillsdiscretionability to identify high-impact workability to interact with diverse stakeholdersability to manage complex calendarsability to learn new organization’s mission and culture

Certifications

valid Oregon driver’s licensevalid Washington State driver’s license