OETC / We make аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ technology purchasing simple, reliable, and affordable to meet the needs of education. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:58:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 /wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-cropped-logo-circle-32x32.png OETC / 32 32 42733585 Executive Assistant to the CEO – Job Opening /2023/10/executive-assistant-job-opening/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:01:45 +0000 /?p=21168 Executive Assistant to the CEO Apply Now Learn more Job Details Job Title Executive Assistant to the CEO Supervision CEO Position 1.0 FTE Permanent FLSA Exempt Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability/Life, and Retirement Schedule 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday Telecommuting     Remote position, Oregon preferred Salary DOE; competitive with outstanding benefits Position ...

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Executive Assistant to the CEO Learn more

Job Details

Job Title Executive Assistant to the CEO
Supervision CEO
Position 1.0 FTE Permanent
FLSA Exempt
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability/Life, and Retirement
Schedule 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Telecommuting     Remote position, Oregon preferred
Salary DOE; competitive with outstanding benefits

Position Summary

This exciting role providing comprehensive support to the CEO requires superior attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple critical requests independently. A high level of integrity and discretion is required in handling confidential information, as well as professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the organization. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects and prepare and analyze basic financial information and reports. The Executive Assistant is integral in managing relationships and accomplishing desired outcomes in a manner that is representative of the CEO’s values, goals, and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in an administrative/executive support or similar role
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills, for yourself and others
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an understanding of remote team communication styles 
  • Proficiency in office software and ability to learn other enterprise software
  • An academic background (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred) from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in business administration or a related field, and a solid background in customer service and office support principles of a small business.
  • Demonstrated experience in office support of a small business, including customer service, organizational operations, policies, and budget

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ OETC

OETC is a nonprofit purchasing consortium dedicated to making purchasing technology simple, reliable, and affordable to meet the needs of education. In 1983 a group of innovative Oregon educators founded OETC as a way to manage the purchase of computers and software. Since then, OETC has grown to represent the needs of over 1,000+ schools, districts, universities, and libraries across the Pacific Northwest. We now manage $75 million in sales with a nearly $2 million budget. OETC harnesses our memberships’ collective purchasing power to organize cooperative purchases through competitive bidding processes.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range is DOE. OETC offers outstanding benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, as well as a best-in-class retirement program. Please submit a resume and a cover letter using the form on the OETC Jobs Page, . The position will be filled as soon as a qualified applicant is found.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Notice of general meeting of OETC membership /2023/09/oetc-meeting/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:04:49 +0000 /?p=21160 To all OETC members, This notice is to inform all OETC members of a general meeting on Oct 7, 2023. The meeting will be a forum for members to discuss matters pertaining to OETC’s direction and operations. Those not currently affiliated with OETC but interested in membership or attendance can contact OETC Support or refer ...

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To all OETC members,

This notice is to inform all OETC members of a general meeting on Oct 7, 2023. The meeting will be a forum for members to discuss matters pertaining to OETC’s direction and operations.

Those not currently affiliated with OETC but interested in membership or attendance can contact OETC Support or refer to our website.

For details and scheduling please contact OETC Support.

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Change in Remittance Address for OETC Payments /2023/06/remittance-address-update/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:36:44 +0000 /?p=21013 Effective immediately, OETC has changed our remittance address to a new location. We want to emphasize that all other aspects of our operations will continue as usual. We kindly request that all future payments be sent to the new remittance address below: OETC LB 1249 PO BOX 35142 Seattle, WA 98124-5142 We understand that this ...

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Effective immediately, OETC has changed our remittance address to a new location. We want to emphasize that all other aspects of our operations will continue as usual. We kindly request that all future payments be sent to the new remittance address below:

OETC
LB 1249
PO BOX 35142
Seattle, WA 98124-5142


We understand that this change may require some adjustments and we want to assure you that we are doing everything we can to make this transition as smooth as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have already mailed us a check to our old remittance address, rest assured that we will still receive that payment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Marketing Director – Job Opening /2022/12/marketing-director-job-opening/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 23:24:21 +0000 /?p=20850 Marketing Director Full Time • Remote (OR and SW Washington strongly preferred) Position Description Apply Now First Application Deadline: January 16, 2022 Overview OETC is seeking qualified applicants for a Marketing Director position. Please read the position description for complete information. Your new role You will join the OETC leadership team in strategically advancing the ...

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Marketing Director
Full Time • Remote (OR and SW Washington strongly preferred)

Apply Now

  • First Application Deadline: January 16, 2022

Overview

OETC is seeking qualified applicants for a Marketing Director position. Please read the for complete information.

Your new role

You will join the OETC leadership team in strategically advancing the organization’s mission and goals through effective marketing. You will build relationships with key partners, and help inform our membership of the benefits of OETC’s offerings.

What matters most

  • Experience developing and executing a strateic marketing plan
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and operational excellence
  • Proven entrepreneurial spirit
  • Ability to lead a team towards measurable success

Your new organization

OETC is a nonprofit purchasing consortium dedicated to making purchasing technology simple, reliable, and affordable to meet the needs of education. We were founded in 1983 by a group of innovative Oregon educators seeking a way to manage the purchase of computers and software. Since then, OETC has grown to represent the needs of over 1,000 schools, districts, universities, and libraries across the country. We are a remote-first company and provide provide generous benefits.


For more information on OETC’s benefits and other job openings, visit OETC’s Jobs Page →

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Contracts Manager – Job Opening /2022/12/contracts-manager-job-opening/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:58:10 +0000 /?p=11447 Contracts Manager Full Time • Remote (OR and SW Washington strongly preferred) Position Description Apply Now Overview OETC is seeking qualified applicants for a Contracts Manager position. Please read the position description for complete information. Your new role You will research new and emerging technology trends for both enterprise and instructional technology. You will work ...

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Contracts Manager
Full Time • Remote (OR and SW Washington strongly preferred)

Apply Now

Overview

OETC is seeking qualified applicants for a Contracts Manager position. Please read the for complete information.

Your new role

You will research new and emerging technology trends for both enterprise and instructional technology. You will work to understand the needs and problems of OETC members and help identify technology to meet those needs. You’ll then craft, execute, and negotiate RFPs and ITBs to ensure we have competitive pricing for the technologies we bring to our membership.

What matters most

  • Knowledge of both enterprise and education technology.
  • Ability to research markets and industries.
  • Ability to negotiate and secure deals through the RFP process.

Your new organization

OETC is a nonprofit purchasing consortium dedicated to making purchasing technology simple, reliable, and affordable to meet the needs of education. We were founded in 1983 by a group of innovative Oregon educators seeking a way to manage the purchase of computers and software. Since then, OETC has grown to represent the needs of over 1,000 schools, districts, universities, and libraries across the country. We are a remote-first company and provide provide generous benefits.

How to Apply

Submit a résumé and cover letter using the form on the OETC Jobs Page, .

Deadline

Applications will be evaluated starting on January 16, 2022. The position will be filled as soon as a qualified applicant is found.

OETC Jobs Page

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Microsoft Winter Webinar Series /2022/11/microsoft-winter-webinar-series/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:21:30 +0000 /?p=20816 Microsoft Security in a Modern World Thursday, Dec 1 – 10:00-11:15 a.m. Register This webinar will showcase how Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 help protect your staff and students in a modern world. You’ll experience a day in the life of a M365 security admin and how Microsoft Secure Score can help you on your ...

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Microsoft Security in a Modern World

Thursday, Dec 1 – 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Register

This webinar will showcase how Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 help protect your staff and students in a modern world. You’ll experience a day in the life of a M365 security admin and how Microsoft Secure Score can help you on your organization’s cybersecurity journey.

Presented by:

  • Garrett Chandler, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft
  • Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Azure Active Directory (Entra) & Hybrid Identities

Tuesday, Dec 13 – 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Register

This webinar will explain the various identity scenarios (cloud only, hybrid, on-prem) and how they impact an organization as well as a deeper dive on our newest hybrid identity technology changes to help your organization manage your identities in a Modern World.

Presented by:

  • Garrett Chandler, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft
  • Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Cloud Native Endpoints

Wednesday, Jan 18 – 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Register

This webinar is part of our series on cloud native Windows Endpoints. This session will cover demo’s on deploying commonly used Educational Applications, Windows Update Settings, The Microsoft Store, and commonly configured policies.

Presented by:

  • Garrett Chandler, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft
  • Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft

The OETC Microsoft Volume Agreement with Softchoice

Wednesday, Jan 25 – 10:00-11:00 a.m.

As the new partner on the OETC Microsoft Volume Agreement, Softchoice is excited to introduce themselves, review the details of the licensing agreement, and update you on the support they can provide.

Members of the Softchoice Team will provide an overview of the program and all its tools and benefits. They will review what’s included and how to best take advantage of the program offerings. Softchoice is also a full IT service provider and will provide information on programs and services available to support your IT environment.

They will cover:

  • Introduction to your Softchoice Support Team
  • What’s included in Microsoft 365
  • Overview of Program Options (A3, A5, Security)
  • Softchoice Contract Management & Expectations
  • Softchoice Service Offerings

Cloud Native Endpoints – Universal Printing

Tuesday, January 31 – 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Register

This webinar is part of our series on cloud native Windows Endpoints. This session will cover demo’s on deploying Universal Print and discussing common challenges when deploying it to your organization’s environment.

Presented by:

  • Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Sign up for an upcoming Microsoft Webinar

Sign up for any of Microsoft's upcoming webinars and learn how to make the most out of your licenses.

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Webinar: Is SE Right For Me? /2022/10/webinar-is-se-right-for-me/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:30:05 +0000 /?p=20805 Is SE Right For Me? Come learn about Microsoft’s newest OS – Windows 11 SE along with the Surface Laptop SE. These new products bring Windows devices to a whole new segment of the student device market. They can provide the cloud-first experience many schools utilize, at a similar price point to options in the ...

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Is SE Right For Me?

Come learn about Microsoft’s newest OS – Windows 11 SE along with the Surface Laptop SE.

These new products bring Windows devices to a whole new segment of the student device market. They can provide the cloud-first experience many schools utilize, at a similar price point to options in the market today. Additionally, they have full desktop versions of Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and do not need to be connected to the Internet in order to utilize these applications. We hope you can join the session which will provide a path to get one of these devices in your hands to test out in your environment.

Speakers:

  • David Comer, EDU Surface Specialist
  • Tyler Duncan, EDU Technical Specialist

Sign up for an upcoming Microsoft Webinar

Sign up for any of Microsoft's upcoming webinars and learn how to make the most out of your licenses.

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Webinar: Intune 101 and 201 – Getting Started with Cloud Native Windows Endpoints /2022/09/webinar-intune-101-and-201-getting-started-with-cloud-native-windows-endpoints/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 22:17:49 +0000 /?p=20706 Intune 101 This webinar will provide you with the quick start guide to successfully enrolling and managing cloud native Windows devices with Microsoft Endpoint Manager. This session will cover the pre-requisites for getting started, as well as the best practices for device enrollment, policy configuration, app deployment, and retirement of devices that are managed using ...

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Intune 101

This webinar will provide you with the quick start guide to successfully enrolling and managing cloud native Windows devices with Microsoft Endpoint Manager. This session will cover the pre-requisites for getting started, as well as the best practices for device enrollment, policy configuration, app deployment, and retirement of devices that are managed using only cloud technologies.

Speakers:

  • Garrett Chandler, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft
  • Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft


Intune 201

This webinar is the second part of our series on cloud native Windows endpoints. This session will cover advanced configurations such as best practices on printing, access to on-premises resources, remote assistance, endpoint security and advanced policy management.

Speakers:

  • Garrett Chandler, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft
  • Tyler Duncan, Education Technical Specialist, Microsoft

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Webinar: Game Changer – Minecraft As a Tool for Classroom Success /2022/06/webinar-game-changer-minecraft-as-a-tool-for-classroom-success/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:19:50 +0000 /?p=20605 In this session, we will explore the function of Minecraft as a powerful tool for teaching and learning in all classrooms, and why it should be a core inclusion within your IT infrastructure. From explicit curriculum and assessment success, to the broad spectrum of social and emotional learning, and a wealth of career preparation and ...

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In this session, we will explore the function of Minecraft as a powerful tool for teaching and learning in all classrooms, and why it should be a core inclusion within your IT infrastructure. From explicit curriculum and assessment success, to the broad spectrum of social and emotional learning, and a wealth of career preparation and readiness abilities, Minecraft is proving to be one of the most successful tools of the modern classroom.

As a modelling software, a STEM lab, a literacy support tool, a coding platform, and a space for creative, competitive, and collaborative interaction and learning experiences, Minecraft offers your teaching staff a solution to almost every learning outcome they have all year.

Questions about how to best to deploy and manage Minecraft in your system? This is an opportunity to ask the team at Microsoft.

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Upcoming Microsoft Security Immersion Workshops /2022/05/upcoming-microsoft-security-immersion-workshops/ Tue, 10 May 2022 21:27:10 +0000 /?p=20586 Register for a Security Immersion Workshop Shifts to the cloud alter security challenges. It is more important than ever to detect and defend with tools designed to support flexible, dynamic cloud environments. Now you can! Through the Make It Real: Security Immersion Workshop, you will step into the role of a Cyber Defense Analyst and ...

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Register for a Security Immersion Workshop

Shifts to the cloud alter security challenges. It is more important than ever to detect and defend with tools designed to support flexible, dynamic cloud environments. Now you can!

Through the Make It Real: Security Immersion Workshop, you will step into the role of a Cyber Defense Analyst and use Microsoft XDR + SIEM security tools to investigate indicators of an advanced threat that is conducting an attack on your network across multiple phases of the kill chain.



Microsoft 365 Defender

In this instructor-led demonstration session, we will show you how to investigate, respond to, and hunt for threats using Azure Defender, and Microsoft 365 Defender. In this course you will learn how to mitigate cyberthreats using these technologies.

Microsoft KQL and Sentinel 

Azure Sentinel is Microsoft's Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool developed to integrate cloud security and artificial intelligence (AI). Azure Sentinel will help customers to identify security issues in their environment, and then use automation to help resolve these issues.

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