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APPOINTMENT

In accordance with Education Code Section 45256.5, the Assistant Superintendent - Administrative Services is designated as a Senior Management position. Incumbents in this class serve at-will and are exempt from all provisions related to obtaining permanent status in a Senior Management position.

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent-Administrative Services shall be responsible for the operation, supervision, and evaluation of the Administrative Services Division which includes fiscal services, budgeting, maintenance, operations, transportation, facilities and construction, property and risk management, purchasing, food services, technology and district safety.  He/she shall be responsible for providing a wide range of services to a variety of internal and external customers.  The incumbent is responsible for providing financial leadership to ensure that proper information is available so that appropriate financial decisions are made and for establishing a system of internal control to safeguard the District's assets.  He/she may act on behalf of the Superintendent during the latter's absence. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Assistant Superintendent-Administrative Services is a Senior Management position and an essential component of the Superintendent’s Cabinet. An employee in this class develops creative and efficient proposals to accomplish District goals which will be within financial resources and also be acceptable to the community.  He/she establishes and maintains effective working relationships and directs through classified managers, personnel engaged in a wide variety of District services. The incumbent provides valuable input on District operations, goals, and programs, especially in regard to their financial impact.

The class of Assistant Superintendent-Administrative Services is distinguished from classes at the Director level in that the former is the highest-level classified position in the District and has executive level financial responsibilities for multiple programs and departments resulting in the exercise of considerable independent judgment. 

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, education, or a closely related field and one of the following:

• Master's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, school administration, or a closely related field; or
• A current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license; or
• Full certification from California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) Chief Business Official (CBO) Business Executives Leadership (BEL) program; or
• USC School Business Management Certificate Program (SBMCP) is required.

EXPERIENCE: Seven years of management experience which includes five years of school district administrative level experience is required.

Applicants must provide the Personnel Commission with a copy of the following at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):

• A copy of your Bachelor's Degree
• A copy of your Master's Degree OR CPA License (if applicable)
• A copy of your full certification from CASBO CBO Business Executives Leadership (BEL) program (if applicable)
• A copy of your USC School Business Management Certificate Program (SBMCP) (if applicable)
• A copy of your resume
• A list of at least 3 professional references with contact info.