Education Finance Leader in Residence

Texas Association of School Boards Inc; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TASB is seeking a Senior School Finance Advisor to analyze Texas public school finance legislation and advise on funding implications for districts. You will serve as TASB’s in-house expert on Texas school finance, providing cross-functional support across TASB and representing the Association on school finance issues.

Full-time preferred but a part-time schedule may be considered for the right candidate, with remote/hybrid work options for certain roles and a focus on translating complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Extensive experience in Texas public school finance (e.g., former district CFO, deputy superintendent for finance, or equivalent)
• Experience working with or presenting to school boards or senior district leadership preferred
• Experience engaging with legislators or legislative staff preferred
• Experience developing training materials or delivering adult education preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed and enacted legislation related to school finance, taxation, budgeting, and funding formulas
• Advise Government Relations staff on the fiscal and operational implications of school finance proposals
• Participate in meetings with lawmakers and legislative staff on complex school finance issues, as appropriate
• Assist in the development of bill analyses, policy briefs, and post-session summaries
• Translate statutory and regulatory changes into practical, district-facing guidance related to school finance
• Review finance-related legal resources for technical accuracy and clarity
• Partner with Communications to develop clear, accessible materials on school finance topics
• Translate complex financial concepts into plain language for trustees, policymakers, and public audiences
• Provide subject-matter review for finance-related communications materials
• Collaborate with Board Development Services to design trustee training on school finance, budgeting, and fiscal oversight
• Assist in the development of curricula, presentation materials, and facilitator guides to support train-the-trainer delivery models
• Train TASB staff and presenters to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of school finance content

Skills

Texas school finance

Policy analysis

Legislative liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Training materials

Job description

TASB is seeking a Senior School Finance Advisor to analyze Texas public school finance legislation and advise on funding implications for districts. You will serve as TASB’s in-house expert on Texas school finance, providing cross-functional support across TASB and representing the Association on school finance issues.

Full-time preferred but a part-time schedule may be considered for the right candidate, with remote/hybrid work options for certain roles and a focus on translating complex