Los Angeles Unified School District

Chief Business Officer (CBO)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field required.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in California school business management.
  • California school business certification (CASBO CBO Certification or equivalent) is desirable.
  • Strong fiscal management skills are essential.
  • Proven experience in collaborative leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Superintendent in financial planning and budget development.
  • Oversee purchasing and contract processes for the district.
  • Plan and manage facilities construction and maintenance projects.
  • Ensure safe and efficient transportation services.
  • Manage nutrition services to meet student needs.
  • Implement effective risk management strategies.
  • Assist with charter school oversight, including financial and operational reviews.

Benefits

  • Generous employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Vacation days and paid holidays provided.
  • Participation in California STRS/PERS as applicable.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities available.
  • Collaborative and supportive executive leadership team focused on student success.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Working directly with the Superintendent, the Chief Business Officer serves as a key advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees while overseeing the District's business services and operational departments. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and collaborative leader who is committed to fiscal stewardship and organizational excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:
*Finance and Budget Development
*Purchasing and Contracts
*Facilities Planning and Construction
*Maintenance & Operations
*Transportation
*Nutrition Services
*Risk Management
*Lead long-range financial planning and budget development.
*Advise the Superintendent and Board of Trustees on fiscal, operational, and facilities matters.
*Support charter school oversight, including financial review and operational collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications
*Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a closely related field.
*Minimum of five (5) years of successful California school business management experience.
*California school business certification (CASBO CBO Certification or equivalent) is desirable.
*Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Within the past year)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

What We Offer:
*Competitive salary ($165,000-$185,000 depending on experience)
*Generous employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits
*Administrative vacation and paid holidays
*California STRS/PERS participation (as applicable)
*Professional development opportunities
*A collaborative executive leadership team committed to student success

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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