San Diego Unified School District

Associate Superintendent

San Diego Unified School District • $90K — $120K *
Coalinga, CA 93210In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Certification from a CBO or school business professional development program.
  • Master's degree in relevant field such as Educational Administration or Business Administration.
  • Administrative Services Credential or proof of eligibility for administrative credentialing.
  • Valid California driver's license.
  • Recent letters of recommendation from within the last two years.
  • Relevant resume highlighting experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and integrate business, financial, and operational systems for the district.
  • Oversee budget development and multiyear fiscal planning.
  • Align budgets with the district's vision and student outcome targets.
  • Manage business functions including facilities, food services, and payroll.
  • Coordinate with instructional leaders to enhance student achievement.

Benefits

  • Position holds a cabinet-level executive status reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.
  • Opportunity to shape fiscal strategies that directly impact education and student success.
  • Involvement in key operational functions critical to district performance.
  • Leadership role with significant influence over budgetary and educational outcomes.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Serves as a cabinet-level executive, reporting to the Board of Trustees, and leads and integrates the district's business, financial, and operational systems to ensure fiscal stewardship, legal compliance, and effective support for student learning. The position has primary responsibility for budget development and multiyear fiscal planning, and for aligning the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and associated budgets with the district's vision, mission, Board goals, and student outcome targets. The role oversees key business and operational functions, including facilities, maintenance and operations, food services, purchasing, payroll, and risk management, while coordinating closely with instructional leaders on curriculum, assessment, and professional learning to maximize student achievement within a balanced budget.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Certification (Certificate or Transcript reflecting participation in a CBO or school business professional development program.)
  • Copy of Transcript (Master's degree from an accredited institution in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.)
  • Credential Copy (Administrative Services Credential or proof of eligibility for appropriate administrative credentialing)
  • Driver's License Copy (Valid California driver's license)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include TWO letters & they must be from within the last 2 years.)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

Interviews for this position are anticipated to be held on June 26th or June 29th and will require in-person attendance.

About San Diego Unified School District

The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is the second-largest school district in California, United States. The district serves approximately 121,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and covers almost 200 square miles (520 km2) in the city of San Diego and all or part of the nearby communities of Bonita, Clairemont, Custer, East Elliott, Egger Highlands, Encanto, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Playa, Linda Vista, Loma Portal, Midtown, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, North City, North Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Paradise Hills, Point Loma, San Carlos, South Park, Sunset Cliffs, University City, and Webster. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education.
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