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Deputy Superintendent of Business and Operations - Portland Public Schools, OR
The Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve in the role of Deputy Superintendent of Business and Operations. The successful candidate will assume the responsibilities of the position at a date mutually agreed upon between the successful candidate and the district.
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the District in identifying and screening the candidates.
Location : Northern Oregon, situated on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers
THE POSITION DETAILS
The Opportunity
Portland Public Schools is seeking a dynamic leader to be their Deputy Superintendent of Business & Operations. This position will partner with the Superintendent and other executive leadership to develop and implement the business and operational systems and structures that will support the District’s teaching, curriculum, and student support work. As the day-to-day business and operations leader, the Deputy Superintendent of Business & Operations reports directly to the Superintendent and will lead the operational planning and efficiencies of streamlined business functions of finance and accounting; business operations (security, nutrition, transportation, purchasing, contracting, publishing services); technology; facilities and maintenance; and school modernization.
The Deputy Superintendent of Business & Operations will work closely with the Superintendent and other executive leaders to engage and communicate with all major stakeholders, including students, teachers, families, community members, business and civic leaders, and other interested parties to ensure that PPS keeps its promises to students and families, engages high achievement and joyful learners, and makes equity a reality.
Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with the Superintendent and district leadership to prioritize the work of all leaders in ensuring equitable and high academic outcomes for all students.
- Build coalitions and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to district personnel, students, families, communities, and / or advocacy groups.
- Assume day-to-day duties of the Superintendent and other duties, as assigned by the Superintendent.
- Act as a business liaison with local, state, and national agencies.
- Advise the Superintendent on all fiscal and operational matters.
- Assist in the general planning, organization, and management of the District.
- Develop goals and objectives for the Business & Operations departments and provide clear direction for employees and programs.
- Identify new and innovative business practices, achieving more effective and efficient business services.
- Participate as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and Superintendent’s Cabinet.
- Present reports and presentations (e.g., interim reports, budget guidelines and assumptions, staffing ratios, new program analysis, long-range financial planning and negotiations analysis, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the Superintendent, Board, and other entities informed regarding the financial activity of the district.
- Provide supervision and leadership to senior leaders and teams responsible for :
Finance, budget management, accounting, treasury, and payroll
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Salary : $200,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits Information :
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Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS / OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP / IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
For more information please visit our Benefits site.
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Salary : $200,000
