EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

Salary

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2024-68

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

05/20/2024

Closing Date

6/7/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Supplemental Information

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.

The Louisiana Special School District is seeking applicants for the position of

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES.

This is a full time 12 months and 8 hours per day position.

The Executive Director of Business Services is charged with ensuring the Louisiana Special School District remains financially sound and compliant with state/federal laws and district policies. This position oversees all aspects of the operation of the agency’s business office to include both the budget and accounting functions. They serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team and advise them on budgetary matters, compliance, and resource allocation. The Executive Director of Business Services leads the budget development and monitoring processes while collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team to identify areas to maximize the agency’s resources.

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Santa Patterson, Human Resources Director atspatterson@lsdvi.org.

RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

Physical Activity Level:

The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in the financial sector (business, finance, accounting, etc.) with a preference for a Master’s degree (public administration, accounting, business, education, etc.).

• Nine years of professional experience (state government preferred).

• Previous state of Louisiana budget experience.

• Previous state of Louisiana accounting experience.

• Knowledge of state procurement rules and regulations.

• Experience with ensuring compliance to state rules and regulations.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Previous school/district experience is a plus.

Job Concepts

Essential Duties/Managerial Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the agency’s business office, directly supervising the budget and accounting managers.

• Leads the annual budget development process and all phases of the fiscal year (beginning, adjustments, and close-out).

• Serves as the primary liaison with other state agencies regarding all financial matters (e.g. Office of Planning and Budget, Division of Administration, etc.).

• Ensures processes and procedures are in place within the business office designed to facilitate the efficient and effective operation of the agency.

• Ensures that the agency is complying with all state policies, procedures and laws with relation to functions housed in the business office.

• Ensures the agency is maximizing its resources and effectively utilizing and blending funding (state, federal, grants, etc.) to achieve the district’s goals.

• Ensures that all staff members adhere to acceptable accounting procedures.

• Monitors legislation specifically bills that impact funding and means of finance for the agency.

• Works with the Executive Leadership Team to assist in developing program specific budgets and assists in addressing specific needs.

• Assists business office staff with processing tasks as needed.

• Ensures the business office staff is trained and competent within their specific scope of work/duties.

• Provides training to other agency staff as needed in the areas of budget, purchasing, and compliance as needed.

• Serves as the primary financial advisor to the Superintendent.

Leadership/Work Qualities

• A leader who builds strong relationships with those they work with.

• A working leader who is not afraid to jump in and work to get the job done.

• A creative problem solver who is willing to collaborate with others in order to effectively serve students.

• A willingness to be engaged with both internal and external stakeholders.

• A pragmatic approach to problem solving.

• An open-minded leader who understands the uniqueness of our agency and those we serve.

Examples of Work

SEE JOB CONCEPTS

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

01

I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

  03

  Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, accounting, business, finance or related field?

• Yes

• No

  04

  How many years of professional level experience do you have in Louisiana state government?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Are you able to communicate using American Sign Language?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you a retiree from a LA State retirement system? If yes, please indicate which system.

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list the LA State retirement system and the date of your retirement. If you answered "No" to the question above, enter N/A.

  08

  Are you a current or former employee of SSD?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Are you related to a current employee of SSD?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Please describe your experience developing operating budgets, including the dollar value for the largest operating budget you worked on. If this does not apply to you, enter N/A

  Required Question

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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