This classification is an executive cabinet-level position. The position requires subject matter expertise in educational business management and comprehensive educational organization management experience. The job knowledge requirements are applied to organizational leadership and in the development of appropriate business practices, policies, goals and objectives. The position is involved in decisions of a highly critical consequence that impact the organization’s mission and organizational objectives. The position meets regularly with the Board of Education, Superintendent and other policy makers in planning business and personnel matters, implementing decisions, and negotiating or settling significant and often controversial business management issues.

This position is part of the District’s bargaining team and works with both certificated and classified unions. This is a position classification that performs light work that involves sitting a portion of the time, but does require walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, working with educational materials and objects, and providing oral information and direction. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and manage the functions and activities of the fiscal services unit, including budget preparation and control, payroll preparation, fiscal record management, purchasing, warehousing and distribution functions, risk management, systems and processes related to the disbursement of funds and internal account auditing.
• Plan, organize, assist in preparing and present periodic financial statements and operations reports that provide data concerning the District income and expenditure position and the state of the District operational processes.
• Perform fiscally related analyses, audits, product and service assessments, and preliminary budget estimates and projections.
• Direct the performance of internal fiscal audits and alert appropriate management personnel as operational budget accounts and special funding accounts reach predetermined expenditure limits.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and manage the functions and activities of the sustainability, maintenance and operations unit, including facility maintenance, renovation and repairs, inclusive of preventative and deferred maintenance, energy management, pest management, and hazardous waste and environmental stewardship programs for all district buildings and grounds.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and manage the functions and activities of the bond facilities and capital projects involving school construction/modernization, including management of new construction, modernization, deferred maintenance and long term facilities planning, providing comprehensive financial and technical oversight on all projects for the District and delivery of school facilities that are safe and of high quality.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and manage the functions and activities of a variety of professional services to meet District needs, including but not limited to program and construction management, architecture, engineering, survey and planning services.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, advise and support the functions and activities of the District bond citizens’ oversight committee and bond program planning committee.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and manage the functions and activities of the student nutrition services and wellness unit, including the operation of District student nutrition and wellness programs, personnel, and facilities in conformance with the District’s School Wellness Policy and other board policies, federal and state regulations, local and state health ordinances.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and manage the operational functions and activities of the business management systems, including the allocation of operational resources, operational planning, and determination of operational effectiveness.
• Review, inspect, analyze, audit and evaluate the program and performance effectiveness of subordinates.
• Plan, organize, develop, manage and investigate the evaluation and standardization of products and services.
• Direct appropriate bid and acquisition procedures in the procurement of District required materials, supplies, equipment and services.
• Confer with, advise and counsel subordinates pertaining to unusual and unforeseen problems, issues and concerns, and provide leadership and expertise in the determination of alternative problem solutions.
• Counsel, confer and advise District and site personnel and members of the educational community pertaining to various operational problems, issues and concerns.
• Participate in the planning, organization and development of the District vision and operational goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and expertise in planning, and in the continuous updating and maintenance of the District master education and development plan.
• Plan, develop and implement operational procedures and guidelines to ensure effective and efficient business service operational modes.
• Assist subordinates in the conflict resolution and grievance and management processes.
• Aid in reviewing, analyzing and evaluating pending legislation, legal mandates, regulations and guidelines that may affect the District programs, functions and activities.
• Review, audit, observe, monitor and assess the performance of management and resource personnel responsible for the various business service units.

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience in accounting, business administration, or related experience comparable to that required to direct fiscal services, sustainability and maintenance operations, facilities and construction/modernization projects, and student nutrition services operations in a California school district, including employee supervision and other management responsibility.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s Degree is required.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Condition of Employment: Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier.

About Oak Park Unified School District

Oak Park Unified School District is a public TK–12 school district located in Oak Park, an unincorporated community in southern Ventura County near the Los Angeles County line. The district was formed in 1977, when residents voted to establish a local school system focused on meeting the needs of the community.The district serves approximately 4,400 students in a comprehensive transitional kindergarten through grade 12 program. Schools include 5 comprehensive schools, consisting of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school; 2 alternative schools, Oak Park Independent School and Oak View High School; and Oak Park Neighborhood School.

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