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Associate Superintendent, Administrative Services at Orange County Department of Education

Application Deadline

7/19/2023 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
6/22/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 51: $206,196 to $251,256 annually. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services will serve a key leadership role, directing, managing, and providing strategic leadership for all of the internal activities, business functions, human resources and operations of OCDE. In this role, you'll serve as the Chief Business Official and assure the financial stability of the organization. The position also acts as a senior level Cabinet member, providing highly responsible and complex support to the Superintendent in a variety of capacities including, but not limited to, working with outside agencies, professional organizations, and the Board of Education as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or a related field. • Seven (7) years of responsible experience in education fiscal management and accounting including considerable supervisory, administrative direction, and leadership experience inclusive of serving as a member of executive cabinet.

Please attach the following to your application: • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or a related field. • Seven (7) years of responsible experience in education fiscal management and accounting including considerable supervisory, administrative direction, and leadership experience inclusive of serving as a member of executive cabinet.

Please attach the following to your application: • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

Comments and Other Information


Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA