Strategic Finance Director, Performance & Grants

Region-3-Education-Service-Center; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 3 ESC in Victoria, Texas invites applications for the Senior Director - Financial Performance. This role leads operational areas including Business Office services, Grant Management, and Information Systems to drive efficiency and compliance.

The position requires organizational leadership, process optimization, and decision-making to enhance ESC performance and district support. Immediate start date and a strong background in school finance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in school finance.
• 3–5 years experience as a superintendent in a small district preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience supervising and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Leadership team in the formulation of department goals and objectives.
• Collaborates closely with Sr. Director team to coordinate Service Center efficiency.
• Formulates and recommends improvements in departmental services.
• Work with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services based on identified needs.
• Foster collegiality, facilitate team building, promote high-level performance, and build a common vision with staff, with a strong focus on collaboration with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Provide leadership and services to districts in areas of assignment.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education Rules and ESC Board Policy and procedures.
• Employ effective interpersonal skills and promote a positive caring climate.
• Evaluate employees’ effectiveness; make sound recommendations relative to personnel development, placement, transfer, retention and dismissal.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible and serve as a role model for the region.

Skills

Texas school finance

Regulatory compliance

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Region 3 ESC in Victoria, Texas invites applications for the Senior Director - Financial Performance. This role leads operational areas including Business Office services, Grant Management, and Information Systems to drive efficiency and compliance.

The position requires organizational leadership, process optimization, and decision-making to enhance ESC performance and district support. Immediate start date and a strong background in school finance are essential.