Strategic School Business Services Leader

Alum Rock Union Elementary School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose seeks an experienced school business leader to oversee the District's Business Services Division. The role requires ensuring financial stability, operational efficiency, and accountability while supporting student achievement and district priorities.

The successful candidate will analyze complex fiscal challenges, develop sustainable solutions, establish strong internal controls, and clearly communicate financial information to the Board,

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.
• Strong knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and administration of the District's Business Services Division in accordance with laws, regulations, and board policies.
• Ensure the District's long-term financial stability, operational effectiveness, fiscal accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Communicate financial information clearly and transparently to the Board of Education, staff, labor partners, families, and community.
• Move beyond balancing annual budgets to building sustainable financial systems and maximizing resources for student achievement.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education, business administration, or related field

Job description

Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose seeks an experienced school business leader to oversee the District's Business Services Division. The role requires ensuring financial stability, operational efficiency, and accountability while supporting student achievement and district priorities.

The successful candidate will analyze complex fiscal challenges, develop sustainable solutions, establish strong internal controls, and clearly communicate financial information to the Board,