Salary : $205,266.00 - $212,450.00 Annually
Location : Lompoc Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2627-18
Department: Business Services
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB SUMMARY: Executive leadership, strategic advisory role, fiscal responsibility, operations, facilities, and student-centered resource allocation.

THE POSITION:

Under direction of the Superintendent, plans, organizes, manages, directs and supervises the personnel, functions and activities of the Business Services Division, including budget development and monitoring, financial accounting, payroll, attendance, purchasing and warehouse operations, risk management, legislative review and monitoring and support for the District's collective bargaining functions.

The Assistant Superintendent of Business Services is also responsible for the safety, maintenance, construction and operations of buildings, grounds and equipment of the District, oversees the support services of the District, including maintenance, operations, transportation, food services, energy/safety, deferred and planned maintenance, facilities, coordination and construction. Provides leadership in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, and long-range planning of District real property and facilities, as appropriate, and advises the Superintendent and Governing Board regarding facility needs, financing options, and long-term capital improvement priorities. Performs other related work as required. This position reports directly to the Superintendent.

Special emphasis shall be to assist the Superintendent and staff in the task of providing leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining the most effective educational program possible by ensuring that fiscal, operational, facilities, and resource allocation decisions are aligned with the District's educational goals and support equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities for all students. Provides financial and operational analysis to assist District leaders in making informed decisions that support student achievement and student well-being.

The Assistant Superintendent of Business Services will supervise the following: Director, Fiscal Services; Director, Food Services; Director, Maintenance and Operations; Manager, Purchasing; Manager, Transportation; and Executive Assistant. For a complete job description, please go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lusd/classspecs

WORK SCHEDULE:
The normal work week is full-time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday with a 225-day paid work year calendar. This position is designated an exempt position and is exempt from overtime. The District does not offer hybrid or remote work.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is shown below.

$205,266.00 - $212,450.00 Annually

Salary is based on education and experience. In addition, the District provides an excellent array of benefits, including:

Retirement: Classified employees are part of the CalPERS retirement system. Certificated employees may remain in CalSTRS retirement system.Health Insurance: The District provides a variety of health benefits options for employees and their eligible family members through Anthem Blue Cross. The Assistant Superintendent may enroll himself and his dependents in his choice of District-sponsored medical, dental, and/or vision programs. The District shall pay the full premium of selected program(s).
Vision Insurance: The District provides a paid Vision Plan for employees and eligible family membersDental Insurance: The District offers Delta Dental PPO plan available to employees and eligible family membersLife Insurance: The District provides a $5,000 paid Life Insurance policy for employeesProfessional Memberships: The District provides paid membership in the following professional organizations: ACSA and CASBOSick Leave: The District provides one (1) day of illness leave per month worked with unlimited accumulation for unused days.Holidays: The Lompoc Unified School District observes 15 paid holidays annually.Vacation: The Assistant Superintendent is entitled to 25 days of vacation for each year.

Application Process:
If you meet the Minimum Qualifications outlined in the Employment Standards in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application, you will be invited to participate in the interview process.

Tentative Interview Schedule for this Recruitment (IN PERSON ONLY):

• First Round Interviews: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
• Second Round Interviews: Monday, November 9, 2026

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSIn order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, educational administration, school finance, or a closely related field, or comparable work experience and evidence of professional growth within the last five years. Doctorate degree not required but preferable.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years of experience in a responsible site-level and cabinet-level administrative position. Experience dealing with operational planning and fiscal-related matters, preferably in a unified school district. Training and experience in supervision and evaluation of personnel.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS
This recruitment is open to the public and current District employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials and required attachments by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.

The examination process will consist of the following components:
A) Application and Supplemental Application Questions = Qualifying (pass/fail)

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION, YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS. If additional versions of your application are submitted, only the most recent will be considered.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based on a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.

DEGREE INFORMATION
If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

ELIGIBILITY LIST
Applicants who most closely meet the desired qualifications of the classification may be invited to participate in an interview.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the Business Services Division.
• Administers the preparation of the annual budget for all District funds, including details of income and expenditures.
• Develops and implements a communication system that presents the budget to the Superintendent, Board of Education, and the community in an understandable, usable format.
• Is responsible for all required financial reports to federal, state, and local agencies.
• Directs personnel engaged in budget development and monitoring, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, attendance accounting, internal auditing, purchasing and warehousing, printing and risk management.

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• Serves as the primary advisor to the Superintendent and Governing Board on fiscal, business, facilities, operational, and risk management matters and provides recommendations regarding policies, priorities, financial strategies, and long-term planning.
• Formulates and recommends to the Superintendent for approval or submission to the Board of Education, policies governing the operation and control of the Business Services Division.
• Evaluates, on a continuing basis, the administrative support services of the school system; supervises the development of long and short-range plans for the Business Services Division and submits reports
• to the Superintendent on accomplishments and future activities of the Business Services Division.
• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of Board policies, administrative regulations and the strategies for achieving District goals and objectives.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for the Superintendent and the Governing Board, including comprehensive financial data covering all aspects of school finance.
• Works closely with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, Principals, Directors, Supervisors, and other personnel.
• Assists in the interview and selection of classified personnel when appropriate.
• Participates in collective bargaining and labor negotiations as assigned by the Superintendent, providing financial analysis, costing, projections, and recommendations regarding the fiscal impact of proposed agreements.
• Develops and maintains multi-year financial forecasts and long-range financial plans; analyzes economic, enrollment, legislative, funding, and operational trends; evaluations financial scenarios; and recommends strategies to maintain fiscal stability and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Coordinates and manages all matters related to the external auditing of all fiscal aspects of programs and offices in the District. Directs the District's internal audit activities.
• Supervises the purchasing and warehouse operations.
• Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the quality of work of professional, technical and clerical employees.
• Attends, participates and speaks at community and professional meetings, conferences or conventions and serves as a District representative to such functions.
• Serves as one of the Superintendent's primary liaisons to school sites in the District; serves as District liaison to local agencies, including cities and counties.
• Prepares and coordinates all necessary documents and activities related to school facility planning and construction funding.
• Coordinates the preparation of plans from the