What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Operations position at Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Position Details
It is an exciting time in the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) following the passage of a significant Capital Bond in November 2019 and as the AAPS team continues on a path of growth and development to achieve educational excellence through ensuring equity and opportunity for every child, every day. The Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks a competent, committed, and visionary financial leader with a proven record of success who will oversee the district finances, facilities, and operations division.
The Assistant Superintendent is an Executive Cabinet-level position that serves as the Chief Finance and Operations Officer for the school district and reports directly to the Superintendent. The position provides vision and leadership for finance and operations in the areas of Business and Financial Services, Operations, and Physical Properties, including student and school safety, custodial, maintenance, and environmental and oversight of major contracts such as Custodial, Food Services, and Transportation. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the overall financial and physical operations of the district, including legislative coordination and analysis, strategic planning, long-range physical property and financial planning, and other district priorities as needed.
The position of Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Operations presents an extraordinary opportunity to provide strong fiscal leadership that will move the district forward to achieve its critical mission of student achievement while ensuring that the district is financially strong and well-positioned for the future. The right leader will understand the critical importance of proactive, insightful planning, competent financial oversight and attention to detail, will have the ability to build a high-performing team, and be comfortable with the challenge of working across multiple groups of stakeholders to realize a vision of sound, innovative fiscal management. We are currently extending and enhancing our support of staff and development of quality programs to achieve even higher levels of distinction while continuing the quality for which the Ann Arbor Public Schools has long been well known, across Michigan and around the world.
