Associate Superintendent - Business and Operations at Antioch Unified School District
About the Employer
We are a unified school district serving more than 16,150 students in grades K -12. We have thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three specialized high schools, two alternative high schools and one K-8 school. We also offer a home schooling program, adult education courses and other unique programs to fit the needs of all students. Our school district employs approximately 1,100 certificated and nearly 900 classified employees. Antioch Unified School District is centrally located in the East Bay and provides ready access to scenic mountains, waterfronts, wine country, historical sites and the Pacific Ocean. Antioch is known as the “Gateway to the Delta” and is one of California’s oldest cities, with a diverse community of approximately 100,000. The Antioch Unified School District is a Merit System District. As such, final selection of our classified staff members will be made from candidates who have been placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility is determined via an evaluation and competitive screening/scoring of a candidate’s training and experience as demonstrated on the application and responses provided in the supplemental questions.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Superintendent, plan, organize, control and direct District-wide Business Services and Operations activities including accounting, budget, information technology, nutrition service, purchasing, risk management, custodial, transportation, facility planning, maintenance and repair functions; coordinate and direct communications, information, strategic planning, personnel and resources to meet District needs and assure smooth and efficient Division activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Requirements / Qualifications
UNIT: AMA- Senior Management HOURS/WORK YEAR: 8 Hours Day / 12 Months YEARLY SALARY RANGE: $271,908 (Min- Step 1) to $307,639 (Max.- Step 6) APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field and a combination of eight years working in business, fiscal planning and operations and activities in an educational or related setting including five years in an administrative capacity. Experience in the educational field desired. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. *Certificate of completion in a Chief Business Officer program or equivalent from an accredited university is required. *Pending Personnel Commission approval SELECTION & EXAMINATIONS: The selection process will consist of a competitive application packet screening for completeness, qualifications, and experience. An oral panel interview examination (weighted 100% of your score) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on the oral panel interview examination. Interviews are expected to be held the week of May 18, 2026.
The following are required along with your application:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
UNIT: AMA- Senior Management HOURS/WORK YEAR: 8 Hours Day / 12 Months YEARLY SALARY RANGE: $271,908 (Min- Step 1) to $307,639 (Max.- Step 6) APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field and a combination of eight years working in business, fiscal planning and operations and activities in an educational or related setting including five years in an administrative capacity. Experience in the educational field desired. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. *Certificate of completion in a Chief Business Officer program or equivalent from an accredited university is required. *Pending Personnel Commission approval SELECTION & EXAMINATIONS: The selection process will consist of a competitive application packet screening for completeness, qualifications, and experience. An oral panel interview examination (weighted 100% of your score) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on the oral panel interview examination. Interviews are expected to be held the week of May 18, 2026.
The following are required along with your application:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator (925) 779-7500.
A Merit System- Equal Opportunity Employer
Comments and Other Information
The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator (925) 779-7500.
A Merit System- Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Deadline
5/13/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/18/2026
Contact
Jackie Cortez
925-779-7500 55200
925-779-7500 55200
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$271,908 - $307,639 Annually
$271,908 - $307,639 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 Months/ 260 Days
Employment Type
Full Time