Oregon Routes Onboarding Specialist

1.0 FTE on a 260 day work calendar

Location: Remote

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are interested in this position you can:

Apply at http://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/employment

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless

they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be

the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply,

even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure

whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please

feel free to contact the Executive Human Resource Officer, Kate Marrone:

kate.marrone@lblesd.k12.or.us. to discuss your application.

OREGON ROUTES ONBOARDING SPECIALIST

Classification: Classified 260-day calendar

Reports to: Oregon Routes Program Director

Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Onboarding Specialist for Oregon Routes is part of a K-12 Business Services Team delivering

comprehensive support to the Oregon Route's team and school districts all over Oregon.

Oregon Routes is a new, statewide, supplemental drivers program designed to address the

driver shortage in Oregon and ensure consistent transportation for children outside of

normal bus routes. We aim to create a safe and efficient transportation system that

benefits both the students and the community. At Oregon Routes, we understand the

importance of reliable transportation for students. We believe that every student

deserves a safe and reliable transportation experience. Our program benefits not only

school districts and students but also the drivers, who earn additional income while

contributing to their community. We are looking for a master of coordination and a

problem-solver with a mature mindset. Your days will be filled with turning student

transportation challenges into opportunities, ensuring deadlines are met, districts are

onboarded, and resources are optimized.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate’s degree in business administration or information technology-related

disciplines or equivalent experience.

2. Three to five years of forward-facing business development, customer service,

or administrative roles operating with a high degree of responsibility and

independence.

3. Knowledge of the Oregon education system, rules, and regulations is preferred.

Transportation knowledge is preferred.

4. Proficiency with training and presenting to small to medium-sized groups.

5. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft's Office & Google Suite.

6. Outstanding planning, organization, and time management skills.

7. Strong ability to utilize tech programs to their fullest potential, including the ability to

effectively teach others how to do so.

8. Ability to work collaboratively with others, including administrators, teachers, office staff,

software support staff, Specialists, and developers.

9. Ability to independently prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

10. Ability to follow established processes as well as recommend and implement improvements

to processes related to this position.

11. Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include evenings and occasional overnight

stays.

12. Reliable transportation to travel to various sites in Oregon and with some out-of-state

travel.

13. Ability to work comfortably and have reliable internet access as a full-time remote employee.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to

anti-racists principles.

2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the

competent and ethical educator practices.

3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including

ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.

4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the

initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation,

communication and active participation.

6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication,

professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress

standards.

7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present

in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.

8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending

meetings, and following schedules.

9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as

directed.

10. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.

11. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.

12. Ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining a high

level of accuracy through utilizing standard workplace technology including MS and Google

Office suites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, and duties

associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time

it’s deemed necessary.

1. Develop, coordinate, and collaborate on the implementation of streamlined systems and

processes for school districts, drivers, and parents under the direction of the Oregon Routes

Program Director.

2. Manage all aspects of onboarding and providing continuing support to assigned districts

including business development, district training, customer service, and technical and

procedural troubleshooting.

3. Manage correspondence with districts, drivers, parents, and school personnel.

4. Represent Oregon Routes at relevant conferences, developing leads into new districts

through both group presentations and professional networking.

5. Travel to school districts across Oregon introducing and onboarding the Oregon Routes

program.

6. Build solid and trusting relationships with our participating districts and maintain those

throughout their lifecycle with Oregon Routes.

7. Refine Oregon Route’s onboarding process for districts and drivers through continual

improvement.

8. Lead training for drivers and districts.

9. Liaise with the Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Department of

Transportation where necessary to troubleshoot issues.

10. Document new processes and procedures as they are developed.

11. Work with district staff to maintain meeting schedules.

12. Attend and support meetings and project documents to ensure clarity of weekly

milestones, meetings, and deliverables.

13. Input and schedule new routes as needed.

14. Collaborate on streamlining driver credentialing.

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

• 
  Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE)

based on the current school year

• Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Classified salary schedule will be

commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience

• Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health,

dental and vision insurance premiums

• Employer paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided
• Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
• Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
• May qualify for a Cell Phone/Data Stipend

Health Insurance

Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees

o Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance

o Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

o LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost

o Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans

o Flexible Spending Accounts

Carriers offered are:

• Moda
• Kaiser
• Willamette Dental Group

Retirement

• 
  PERS – Public Employee Retirement System
• For more information visit: pers.state.or.us
• LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee

Personal Leave

• 
  Up to 24 hours

Sick Leave

• 
  Up to 96 hours (prorated based on work calendars less than 260)
• Sick Leave Bank

o Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank

o Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury

Doctor Appointment Leave

• 
  Up to 3 hours per month

Professional Development Opportunities

• 
  LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
• First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
• Includes workshops and conferences

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request

and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with

disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.

Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their

completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty

(DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt

of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also

submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs,

unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.