Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: Executive leadership, strategic advisory role, fiscal responsibility, operations, facilities, and student-centered resource allocation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
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.
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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.
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 members
Dental Insurance: The District offers Delta Dental PPO plan available to employees and eligible family members
Life Insurance: The District provides a $5,000 paid Life Insurance policy for employees
Professional Memberships: The District provides paid membership in the following professional organizations: ACSA and CASBO
Sick 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 STANDARDS
In 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.