About the Position:
The Business/Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing (at the direction of the Executive Director or designee) and implementing all aspects of COSA’s business and human resources operations, including budget, general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, leave accounting, reporting, contracts and audits. In addition, this position monitors monthly 401k accounting, and year-end-balancing with W-2’s for Aldrich.
About the Organization:
COSA is a professional organization made up of nearly 3,000 Oregon school administrators, the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) serves as the umbrella organization for four school administrator associations: Oregon Association of Central Office Administrators (OACOA), Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE - superintendents), Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OSSA), and Oregon Elementary School Principals Association (OESPA). In addition to the four associations, the COSA Equity Board provides ongoing leadership and counsel on all aspects of COSA’s work. Together, the leadership of the Equity Board and four associations make up the COSA Board of Directors.
Terms of Employment:
● .8 – 1.0 FTE time employment
● Salary range $ $66,431 - $73,979
● Generous benefit package including retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance
● Sick leave and vacation
Timeline:
Application Deadline: November 24, 2025
Applicant Screening: December 1-2, 2025
Interviews: December 8-12, 2025
Employment Begins January 1, 2026/TBD
Must be willing to work in the COSA office in Salem and occasionally work remotely.
Application Procedures:
Application materials should include:
● A letter of interest explaining how the candidate’s qualifications and experience prepares them for the position
● A current resume, including references
● 3 current letters of recommendation
All materials will be treated confidentially. References will be checked when finalists are identified.
For questions, contact Candace Pelt-Perez at candace@cosa.k12.or.us
Email application materials to Cate Study at cate@cosa.k12.or.us
