EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

Position Information Posting : AP7567 Location: Education Service Center (ESC) Position: Executive Director of Business Services Hours : 8 Hours/Day Rate : Central Management Team – Executive Director Notes : The Executive Director Business Services is responsible for the administration of the overall business and financial operations of the district. The Executive Director advises the Superintendent regarding fiscal management issues and plays a critical role in budget development, bargaining strategy, financial planning, and analyzing District program expenditures to ensure fiscal and budget integrity. Education and Experience Master's degree in educational administration or business administration or seven years increasingly responsible professional experience in business administration, education administration, public administration, or management; or any combination of experience and training provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work. Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required Knowledge of current school district accounting and payroll rules and practices. Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations applicable to finance, accounting, and payroll. Knowledge of fixed assets and purchasing procedures. Knowledge of state and federal statutory requirements relating to school finance and budgeting. Knowledge of the district's policies and procedures related to business/finance. Knowledge of functions, activities and fiscal requirements of all departments and units of the district. Demonstrated skills in problem solving and mediation of conflict. Demonstrated skills in the effective management of people and programs. Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to a variety of complex issues. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement accounting methods, and procedures. Demonstrated ability to prepare and submit written and oral reports relative to fiscal conditions of the school district in an effective manner. Demonstrated ability to use various business personal computer applications proficiently (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software). Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to a variety of constituents both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and deal with impatient or angry and distraught vendors, employees, and community members. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting. Demonstrated skills in promoting a strong customer service orientation. Licenses/Special Requirements Valid Washington State driver's license and evidence of insurability. Benefits and Wages Refer to the Central Management agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here . #J-18808-Ljbffr