Job Abstract

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is now accepting applications for Assistant Director - Internal Business Services.

Under the direction of the Director III - Internal Business Services, assists in the management and oversight of the budget, accounting, and student attendance accounting functions for the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE); serves as a resource to administrators regarding State and Federal regulations related to budget and accounting tasks and programs; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

The ideal candidate

• Has a strong grasp of governmental accounting and possesses outstanding communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Has the ability to effectively present and convey information to diverse audiences, regardless of their accounting knowledge, and provide comprehensive training.
• Has the supervisory experience necessary to coordinate the activities of the department and supervise the activities of assigned personnel.
• Is a positive problem solver and team player with the ability to solve issues and make recommendations.

To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.

Any combination equivalent to:

• Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a related field, AND
• Experience: four years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of budgets or accounting including at least two years in an administrative position.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California driver's license

1. Completed Governmentjobs.com Online Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)*

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Assessments and interviews will take place virtually via Zoom Meetings.
• Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
• The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, date TBD.
• Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, date TBD.
• Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
• Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, date TBD.
• Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive of on-the-job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits

Please direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment to Khushwinder Gill, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services

1290 Ridder Park Drive

San Jose, CA 95131-2304

kgill@sccoe.org

(408) 453-6598