Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

Lompoc Unified School District (CA); California (MO); On-site; USD 205,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS/CalSTRS retirement

Health Insurance

15 paid holidays

25 vacation days

Sick leave: 1 day per month

Job summary

Lompoc Unified School District seeks an experienced Assistant Superintendent for Business Services to lead budget development, financial reporting, and operations across the district. The role oversees payroll, purchasing, risk management and regulatory compliance while guiding long‑range financial planning.

The position requires a strong background in public education finance, facilities management and leadership, with a focus on equity and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education and experience in school district finance and operations.
• Experience and leadership in budgeting, procurement, and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage and supervise Business Services operations including budget development and monitoring, financial accounting, payroll, purchasing and warehouse operations.
• Provide leadership for facilities, maintenance, transportation, food services, energy, safety and long-range capital planning.
• Advise the Superintendent and Governing Board on facility needs and financing options; ensure alignment with educational goals.

Skills

Fiscal leadership

Strategic advisory

Facilities management

Operations leadership

Public education knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, educational administration, school finance, or related field

Job description

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - BUSINESS SERVICES

The ideal candidate is an experienced, strategic, and collaborative educational leader who brings expertise in school district finance, business services, facilities, and operations. They have a strong understanding of PreK–12 public education and the ability to translate complex financial, operational, and regulatory information into clear, actionable recommendations for the Superintendent and Governing Board. The successful candidate is a forward-thinking steward of public resources who can develop and manage long-range financial plans, anticipate emerging challenges, align resources with District priorities, and ensure fiscal sustainability while keeping student achievement, well-being, and equitable access at the center of decision‑making.

Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate is a relationship-centered leader who builds trust, develops high-performing teams, and fosters a culture of accountability, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement. They communicate with clarity and transparency, navigate complex and competing priorities with sound judgment, and work effectively with employees, school leaders, families, community partners, employee representatives, public agencies, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring both the operational expertise and leadership presence necessary to ensure that Business Services is a strategic partner in advancing the District’s mission and supporting every school and student.

The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.

The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles that can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

JOB SUMMARY

Executive leadership, strategic advisory role, fiscal responsibility, operations, facilities, and student-centered resource allocation.

THE POSITION

Under direction of the Superintendent, plans, organizes, manages, directs and supervises the personnel, functions and activities of the Business Services Division, including budget development and monitoring, financial accounting, payroll, attendance, purchasing and warehouse operations, risk management, legislative review and monitoring and support for the District’s collective bargaining functions.

The Assistant Superintendent of Business Services is also responsible for the safety, maintenance, construction and operations of buildings, grounds and equipment of the District, oversees the support services of the District, including maintenance, operations, transportation, food services, energy/safety, deferred and planned maintenance, facilities, coordination and construction. Provides leadership in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, and long‑range planning of District real property and facilities, as appropriate, and advises the Superintendent and Governing Board regarding facility needs, financing options, and long‑term capital improvement priorities. Performs other related work as required. This position reports directly to the Superintendent.

Special emphasis shall be to assist the Superintendent and staff in the task of providing leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining the most effective educational program possible by ensuring that fiscal, operational, facilities, and resource allocation decisions are aligned with the District’s educational goals and support equitable access to high‑quality educational opportunities for all students. Provides financial and operational analysis to assist District leaders in making informed decisions that support student achievement and student well‑being.

The Assistant Superintendent of Business Services will supervise the following: Director, Fiscal Services; Director, Food Services; Director, Maintenance and Operations; Manager, Purchasing; Manager, Transportation; and Executive Assistant. For a complete job description, please go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lusd/classspecs

WORK SCHEDULE

Normal work week is full‑time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday with a 225‑day paid work year. This position is exempt and does not offer hybrid or remote work.

SALARY & BENEFITS

$205,266.00 - $212,450.00 Annually

Salary is based on education and experience. In addition, the District provides an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Retirement: Classified employees are part of the CalPERS retirement system. Certificated employees may remain in CalSTRS retirement system.
• Health Insurance: The District provides a variety of health benefits options for employees and their eligible family members through Anthem Blue Cross. The Assistant Superintendent may enroll himself and his dependents in his choice of District-sponsored medical, dental, and/or vision programs. The District shall pay the full premium of selected program(s).
• Vision Insurance: The District provides a paid Vision Plan for employees and eligible family members.
• Dental Insurance: The District offers Delta Dental PPO plan available to employees and eligible family members.
• Life Insurance: The District provides a $5,000 paid Life Insurance policy for employees.
• Professional Memberships: The District provides paid membership in the following professional organizations: ACSA and CASBO.
• Sick Leave: The District provides one (1) day of illness leave per month worked with unlimited accumulation for unused days.
• Holidays: The Lompoc Unified School District observes 15 paid holidays annually.
• Vacation: The Assistant Superintendent is entitled to 25 days of vacation for each year.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, educational administration, school finance, or a closely related field, or comparable work experience and evidence of professional growth within the last five years. Doctorate degree not required but preferable.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years of experience in a responsible site-level and cabinet-level administrative position. Experience dealing with operational planning and fiscal‑related matters, preferably in a unified school district. Training and experience in supervision and evaluation of personnel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, educational administration, school finance, or a closely related field, or comparable work experience and evidence of professional growth within the last five years. Doctorate degree not required but preferable.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years of experience in a responsible site-level and cabinet-level administrative position. Experience dealing with operational planning and fiscal‑related matters, preferably in a unified school district. Training and experience in supervision and evaluation of personnel.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California driver’s license
• TB test clearance
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Laws and regulations governing public school finance, including budget, accounting and fiscal reports, principles and practices of school accounting, accounting and fiscal analysis techniques, audit standards and fiscal controls, theory and practice of modern school business management, governmental budgeting, accounting, purchasing, stores, payroll, print shop, attendance, and risk management pertinent to the Business Services Division;
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of facility maintenance, operations, remodeling and construction;
• Appropriate personnel practices and management techniques;
• State and federal laws and regulations related to public funds investment, debt administration and developer fee collections;
• Procedures for capital facilities and state school building fund payment and lease‑purchasing accounting;

ABILITY TO

• Plan, direct, establish priorities and coordinate a variety of complex fiscal operations involving the operations of multiple specialized units;
• Prepare and/or present clear and concise written and oral reports regarding complex technical information;
• Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and policies related to financial matters;
• Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and policies related to facilities, operations and planning matters;
• Work effectively with officials and employees of the District, other public agencies, and the public;
• Assemble and analyze data and make appropriate recommendations for fiscal and budget actions;
• Assemble and analyze data and make appropriate recommendations for facilities, operational and planning actions;
• Supervise the activities of others engaged in various District business activities;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Direct the work of subordinate management staff;
• Resolve conflicts and competing priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment at the Education Center
• Demanding timelines
• Subject to frequent interruptions and daily contact with staff and public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasional bending at the waist and stooping
• Occasional carrying, pushing, pulling or lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Occasional reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
• Visual ability to read, prepare/process documents and small figures
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time
• Mobility

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Board Approval Date: April 9, 2002

Personnel Commission Approval: April 8, 2002

Salary Range: Senior Management Level Position

Revised/PC Approval: 9/9/26

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Letter of Introduction - Must be submitted with application
2. Resume - Must be submitted with application
3. Three (3) letters of Reference/Recommendation (must be current letters within the past 12-months) - Must be submitted with application
4. Must attach unofficial transcripts to the application. If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire. NOTE: Copies of Transcripts must be submitted upon acceptance of an offer of employment for this position.