Date Posted: 2/21/2023 Application Deadline: 3/31/2023 12:00 PM Pacific Employment Type: Full Time Length of Work Year: 12 month position Salary: $13,093.93 - $16,981.59 monthly Number Openings: (At time of posting) 1 Contact: Catherine Cummings Email: catherinecummings@ccusd.org Phone: 310 842-4220 4214 Salary and Contract Terms: In addition to the base salary, the District pays $2000 for a doctorate degree, a mileage stipend, and offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and their f... more details
About the Employer
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.
Job Information
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Date Posted:
2/21/2023
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Application Deadline:
3/31/2023 12:00 PM Pacific |
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Employment Type:
Full Time
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Length of Work Year:
12 month position
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Salary:
$13,093.93 - $16,981.59 monthly
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Number Openings: (At time of posting)
1 |
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Contact: Catherine Cummings
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Email: catherinecummings@ccusd.org
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Phone: 310 842-4220 4214
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Salary and Contract Terms:
In addition to the base salary, the District pays $2000 for a doctorate degree, a mileage stipend, and offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and their families, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the successful candidate will perform a variety of professional administrative duties related to the management, direction, and evaluation of all business and facility services. The successful candidate must reflect collaborative leadership skills, possess solid communication skills, strong leadership skills and show creative and visionary capabilities. The candidate must also possess an in-depth knowledge of the business operations of a school district including fiscal services, information technology services, food services, transportation services, accounting, payroll, purchasing, risk management, facilities and construction management and real estate.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Superintendent, plan, organize, control and direct the District’s fiscal and business activities including short- or long-term planning; formulate policies relating to the business and financial operations of the District; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Plan, organize, control and direct the District’s fiscal and business activities and short- or long-term planning including fiscal services, facilities management, computer services, food services, transportation services, risk management, purchasing, and real estate.
- Direct and coordinate preparation of the annual budget for approval and adoption by the Board of Education; compile, analyze and consolidate budget information; assure proper budgetary controls and transfer of funds to accomplish approved financial objectives; administer and direct the program of accounting for District funds.
- Assist the Superintendent in the development of business policies, procedures and programs for the District to improve efficiency and service; direct business and accounting activities in accordance with principles of sound fiscal management.
- Administer the District’s financial program within State and County legal requirements and budget limitations; assure timely and accurate financial reporting; assure proper internal controls, audit trails and records maintenance.
- Expedite legal problems of the District with legal counsel.
- Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of personnel assigned to Business and Fiscal Services; evaluate immediate subordinates; select, train, transfer and terminate employees according to established procedures.
- Negotiate with employee groups in areas such as wages, working conditions and other matters.
- Develop and maintain short- and long-term financial planning and prepare written forecasts of income and expenditures; actively pursue additional funds for the District.
- Attend Board, public, staff and other meetings as assigned; prepare and present reports regarding the financial and business administration of the District.
- Communicate with other administrators, District personnel, contractors and various federal, State and County agencies to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
- Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; operate a computer in the preparation of correspondence, records and reports.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Planning, organization and direction of the business and fiscal services of the District.
- Principles and practices of governmental accounting, auditing and budget preparation, control and income forecasting related to a school district.
- Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Purchasing methods and practices involving the use of specifications and competitive bidding.
- Methods, procedures and planning involved in District construction projects. Budget planning, development and reporting requirements.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize and administer the business and fiscal services, activities and operations of the District.
- Direct, coordinate and participate in the preparation of District budget.
- Develop and implement improved accounting, record-keeping and budgetary procedures and systems.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
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- Plan, organize and direct the establishment and maintenance of accounting records and systems.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations policies and procedures.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt appropriate course of action.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan and organize work.
- Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
- Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from college with a bachelors degree in accounting, business or public administration, or related field and five years increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting, auditing, budget analysis and business management, including three years in a management capacity. The possession of an advanced degree and/or certification in school business administration is preferred.
Physical Abilities:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; seeing to read a variety of materials; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
(Under revision 2/21/23)
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, economics, business or public administration, or related field from a recognized college or university. Five years increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting, auditing, budget analysis and business management, including three years in a management capacity. The possession of an advanced degree and/or certification in school business administration is preferred.
Selection Process
The qualifications of each applicant will be evaluated in a multi-step process using specific criteria. The adopted criteria will be utilized during the application screening, interviewing and final decision-making process. After the application screening process is completed, the Superintendent will determine those candidates to be interviewed. Interviews will be conducted in mid-April and finalists may be invited to return for an additional interview with the Superintendent, Cabinet and Board member.
Letters should be addressed to:
Culver City Unified School District
Mr. Jose Alarcon, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
4034 Irving Place
Culver City, CA 90232-2810
- Copy of Transcript (Unofficial are accepted for the application, sealed official will be required upon hiring.)
- Letter of Introduction (Indicating:(a) reason for interest in the position; and (b) a description of qualifications, training and experience relating to the unique needs of this position.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The District and Community
The Culver City Unified School District offers a high-quality, comprehensive K-12 education program for approximately 6,700 students. A stable and diverse student population gives the District a rich international flavor. The community is involved, supportive, and proud of its schools and expects educational excellence.
The District is comprised of five (K-5) elementary schools, one middle school (6-8), one high school (9-12), and one continuation high school. The District also has Adult Education and Child Development Programs, as well as numerous other programs designed to meet individual student needs.
The District has over 800 full and part-time certificated and classified staff.
A Sense of Community
Currently, Culver City is the home of Sony Pictures Entertainment, which is the city’s top employer. While being the Heart of Screenland, Culver City residents and businesses have developed a special relationship with CCUSD schools that provide CCUSD students with hands-on learning opportunities. In addition, the Culver City Education Foundation has generated thousands of dollars in donations to improve the classroom learning environment for Culver City students.
Award Winning Schools
The District is home to several California Distinguished Schools, three California Gold Ribbon Schools and two Title I Academic Achievement Award winners. Students throughout the District score well on national scholastic exams. The District employs over 300 teachers, many who have advanced degrees. They are dedicated to effective and innovative teaching that produces real results.
The District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
