Assistant Superintendent, Business Services at Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
About the Employer
The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country. THE DISTRICT Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher. ETHNIC DIVERSITY Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs. COMMITMENT The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services provides strategic leadership and administration of the District's Business Services Division in accordance with federal and California laws, regulations, Board policies, and sound fiscal practices. The Assistant Superintendent serves as a key member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet and is responsible for ensuring the District's long-term financial stability, operational effectiveness, fiscal accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, systems-oriented leader who understands that strong financial and operational systems are essential to supporting student achievement. Alum Rock Union Elementary School District seeks an experienced school business leader with a demonstrated record of systems thinking, financial stabilization, strategic budgeting, and revenue generation. The successful candidate must be able to analyze complex fiscal challenges, develop sustainable solutions, establish strong internal controls, and communicate financial information clearly and transparently to the Board of Education, staff, labor partners, families, and community. Leadership Opportunity This position represents an opportunity for an accomplished school business leader to help shape Alum Rock's next chapter. The District seeks a leader who can move beyond simply balancing an annual budget to build sustainable financial systems, strengthen public confidence, maximize resources, and establish a long-term foundation for fiscal stability. The successful candidate will understand that every financial decision ultimately connects to the classroom and will approach the work with a clear priority: Maximize resources. Strengthen systems. Protect the District's future. Put students first.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in education, business administration, or related field - Three years of responsible fiscal and operational management experience, preferably in a public school system Preferred Minimum Experience - At least three (3) years of successful experience as an Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Chief Business Official, or comparable executive-level school district business administrator. - Candidates should demonstrate progressively responsible experience in California public school finance, including budget development and monitoring, multiyear projections, LCFF/LCAP alignment, enrollment and attendance projections, collective bargaining fiscal analysis, facilities, purchasing and contracting, risk management, audits, and state and federal compliance.
Required documents: Completed Online Application through www.edjoin.org
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in education, business administration, or related field - Three years of responsible fiscal and operational management experience, preferably in a public school system Preferred Minimum Experience - At least three (3) years of successful experience as an Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Chief Business Official, or comparable executive-level school district business administrator. - Candidates should demonstrate progressively responsible experience in California public school finance, including budget development and monitoring, multiyear projections, LCFF/LCAP alignment, enrollment and attendance projections, collective bargaining fiscal analysis, facilities, purchasing and contracting, risk management, audits, and state and federal compliance.
Required documents: Completed Online Application through www.edjoin.org
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION (BP 4030)
Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135)
Comments and Other Information
ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION (BP 4030)
Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135)
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
8/19/2026
Contact
Melissa Preiksa
408 928-6502
408 928-6502
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$181,884 - $221,080 Annually
$181,884 - $221,080 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$1,925 Masters or $2,000 Doctoral stipend and competitive health benefits package
Length of Work Year
219 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time