Management & Leadership Jobs in Salem, OR (Now Hiring) — 244 open — Page 6

Initial Posting Date:

08/24/2026

Application Deadline:

09/13/2026

Agency:

Office of the Legislative Counsel

Salary Range:

$8,539 - $12,809

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Administrative Services Manager

Job Description:

The Office of the Legislative Counsel is seeking an Administrative Services Manager to lead our dedicated team of administrative professionals. We are a permanent nonpartisan legislative service agency that provides legal and publication services to members, committees and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

The Administrative Services Manager provides leadership, direction and oversight to the members of the Administrative Services unit; formulates and implements agency policies and procedures; assesses hiring needs and analyzes budget resources to determine adequate available funding; and serves as the agency principal financial officer responsible for overseeing all financial operations and reporting of the agency, including accounting and budgeting. This position provides financial structure, accountability and resources, while helping drive the culture, execution and vision of the agency.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Office of the Legislative Counsel in Salem, Oregon, invites you to put your proven skills to work as part of our management team. We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in the fiscal management of an organization, including experience in planning, directing and controlling financial resources, core operations, budget preparation and execution, revenue generation, spending oversight, and reporting;
• Analytical and research skills;
• Strategic and critical thinking;
• Creativity;
• Sound decision making; and
• A growth mindset who sees challenges as opportunities for growth.

In this nonpartisan role you will manage the day-to-day operations of the office and provide support, guidance and coaching to the Executive Support Specialists and the Publications Account Specialist.

Who You Are:

You are organized and logical and know how to structure your work to meet a series of priorities each day, often with competing deadlines. You possess the flexibility to shift your attention from one task to another and back again. You have the ability to balance attention to detail with awareness of the deadline-driven nature of legislative, accounting and budgeting work. You appreciate careful process documentation and can find your way through complex and intricate workflow processes. You communicate effectively, enjoy collaborating with others and can work with peers who apply a broad range of skills and approaches to problem-solving.

What You Will Do:

• Experience both fast-paced, deadline-driven legislative sessions and more relaxed legislative interims
• Collaborate with creative and supportive colleagues to complete a wide array of projects
• Work in an environment where your ability to follow a process is valued but your ability to deeply understand and reimagine that process could be valued even more
• Discover a unique working environment that has inspired legislative careers that span decades

What You Will Not Do:

• Craft, shape or influence legislative policy or waver in your duty to protect the agency’s strict adherence to attorney-client privilege and confidentiality standards

This is a hybrid (remote and in-office) position located in the Capitol building in Salem, Oregon.

While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed Internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There will be times when employees scheduled to be working from home will be required to report to the Capitol. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice; however, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301.

To view the position description in its entirety, click here. We encourage you to explore the position description provided to determine whether your skills and interests align with the nature of the position. If your goals align with our mission, we welcome the opportunity to meet you.

HOW TO QUALIFY:

Your application must demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.
• Please attach a resume that clearly states your experience and a cover letter that states your interest in and aptitude for the position.
• Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

• Work/life balance - paid leave and a competitive benefits package.
• Full medical, vision and dental insurance with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Opportunity to support the creation of Oregon law and participate in and observe Oregon history as it unfolds.

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TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application and questions online. If this is your first time applying in Workday, you will need to create a new user profile. You can drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History.
• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Log in to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking “Apply,” update your employee profile to reflect your education, skills and job history (including your current job).
• Attach your current resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without both documents may not be reviewed. Do not attach extra documents. Only documents requested in this posting will be reviewed.
• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• This recruitment will close on September 13.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire promptly; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit Veterans Resources or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95%, and 6% will automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills described above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.