Executive Support Specialist 2

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Executive Support Specialist 2
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC)
Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) is seeking an Executive Support Specialist 2 to provide high-level support to the Executive Director. TSPC is Oregon’s statewide agency responsible for maintaining the quality, integrity, and professionalism of licensed educators. From approving educator preparation programs to licensing more than 65,000 educators, our work strengthens both Oregon’s educator workforce and student outcomes.

In this role, you will serve as the Executive Director’s right hand, ensuring the Executive Director can focus where they are needed most. Your work will directly support TSPC’s mission and the educators and students we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Provide confidential, high-level administrative support, including calendar, email, correspondence, and records management.

• Coordinate meetings, events, travel, and logistics; prepare materials and support agency committees.

• Serve as a liaison with the Governor’s Office, state agencies, legislative staff, and education partners.

• Support policy development, agency planning, project tracking, and reporting on organizational milestones.

• Assist with procurement, contracting, invoice processing, and public records requests.

• Maintain and update agency web content and support internal and external communications.

• Serve as HRIS Workday Workforce Liaison and assist with onboarding and HR-related tasks.

View the entire job description here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience performing administrative duties in support of agency projects or programs. Qualifying experience would involve data collection and analysis; project evaluation and/or analysis; interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations; or similar experience.

Special Qualifications:

Must be LEDS (law enforcement data systems) level 1 certified within 60 days of employment start date.

Desired Attributes:

We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated experience in:

• Proactively identifying needs, resolving issues, and taking initiative without being prompted.

• Managing complex calendars, tasks, and information with strong organizational systems.

• Communicating professionally and clearly, both in writing and in person.

• Safeguarding confidential or sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

• Building strong working relationships with executives, staff, and external customers.

• Applying strong judgment and a keen eye for detail.

• Prioritizing competing deadlines, staying flexible, and performing well in dynamic environments.

• Using Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, and other standard business tools with confidence.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team?

• External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting to submit your application.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

Important Application Requirements: Submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how your experience meets the qualifications and desired attributes listed in this posting. Generic or vague cover letters will not be accepted. Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered.

Why Us?
TSPC is a small, mission‑driven agency where every team member has a direct impact on supporting Oregon’s educators and the students they serve. Your work will contribute to high‑quality teaching across the state.

Our amazing benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.

• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

Additional Details

• Hybrid Work Schedule: This position may offer a hybrid work schedule. You will need to report to the Salem office 2-3 days per week. Terms will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate.

• This recruitment is for one full-time Executive Support Specialist 2 position, and may be used to fill future vacancies. This is an executive service position and is not represented by a union.

• • The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Contact Information

Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.

• Recruiter: Cassie Graham

• Email: cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov

• Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169

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