Los Angeles Unified School District

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in school business leadership or related field
  • Demonstrated ability in financial stabilization and strategic budgeting
  • Strong understanding of federal and California education laws and regulations
  • Proven track record in revenue generation and resource maximization
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the Business Services Division
  • Ensure compliance with financial laws, regulations, and Board policies
  • Analyze complex fiscal challenges and develop sustainable solutions
  • Establish strong internal controls for financial accountability
  • Communicate financial information clearly to the Board and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence long-term financial stability
  • Collaborative work environment within Superintendent's Executive Cabinet
  • Access to professional development resources
  • Ability to impact student achievement through financial management
  • Engagement with community and families in fiscal transparency
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services provides strategic leadership and administration of the District's Business Services Division in accordance with federal and California laws, regulations, Board policies, and sound fiscal practices.

The Assistant Superintendent serves as a key member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet and is responsible for ensuring the District's long-term financial stability, operational effectiveness, fiscal accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, systems-oriented leader who understands that strong financial and operational systems are essential to supporting student achievement.

Alum Rock Union Elementary School District seeks an experienced school business leader with a demonstrated record of systems thinking, financial stabilization, strategic budgeting, and revenue generation. The successful candidate must be able to analyze complex fiscal challenges, develop sustainable solutions, establish strong internal controls, and communicate financial information clearly and transparently to the Board of Education, staff, labor partners, families, and community.

Leadership Opportunity
This position represents an opportunity for an accomplished school business leader to help shape Alum Rock's next chapter. The District seeks a leader who can move beyond simply balancing an annual budget to build sustainable financial systems, strengthen public confidence, maximize resources, and establish a long-term foundation for fiscal stability.
The successful candidate will understand that every financial decision ultimately connects to the classroom and will approach the work with a clear priority:
Maximize resources. Strengthen systems. Protect the District's future. Put students first.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
  • Resume

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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