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Live Oak School District

Chief Business Officer (CBO)

Live Oak School District, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061


Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Superintendent, the Chief Business Official (CBO) assumes responsibility for District business services and operations, including fiscal planning and management. The CBO has fiscal oversight of facilities, construction, maintenance and operations, food service, transportation, child development and charters, purchasing, student attendance, safety, risk management, and energy conservation. The CBO manages, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the work of the District's budget, accounting, payroll, attendance accounting, and accounts payable and support functions.Additionally, the CBO will serve as the Bond Oversight Administrator, responsible for communications with the Bond Oversight Committee, Superintendent, and Board of Education. This role includes oversight of financial compliance with budget encumbrances and contract adherence. The CBO/Bond Administrator will manage project planning and implementation, including budgeting, hiring, procurement, and release scheduling. They will supervise the Project Coordinator and collaborate across departments to meet project and budget requirements. Acting as the liaison to the Bond Oversight Committee, the CBO/Bond Administrator will respond to community inquiries and attend all committee meetings, bringing additional resources as needed for transparency.The CBO will receive an annual stipend of $25,000 (included in the salary) for the responsibilities of Bond Oversight Administrator for three years, starting in the 2024-2025 school year.Requirements / QualificationsRequired Knowledge:Understanding of the principles and methods of education business administration and accountingUnderstanding of the technology and software applications used in school business operationsUnderstanding of the laws and regulations governing school district business and accountingRequired Qualifications:A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience in school business administration, including budgeting, accounting, and auditingA minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in the management and supervision of school business operationsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingPossession of a valid California Driver's license; must be insurableDesired Qualifications:FCMAT or CASBO Certificate of Professional Designation as CBOA Masters Degree in school or public administrationPrevious experience as a business officer in a California school districtSuccessful experience in developing consensus decisions with groupsFamiliarity with transportation, maintenance, facilities, food service, purchasing and constructionLetter of InterestResume3 Letters of Recommendation

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