Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Operations

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County **Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Operations** **$23,199 to $28,739 Monthly** | ***PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY*** | Online applications must be submitted by: **7/30/2026** 5:00 P.M. (Pacific) | *To apply, you must be a current permanent employee of LACOE by the application deadline.* | | --- | --- | --- | **To streamline the application process, candidates may attach a résumé in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application form.** Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Operations The Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Operations provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of LACOE's business, operational, and administrative functions. As a member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet, the position directs enterprise-wide operations, including finance, human resources, technology, facilities, procurement, and risk management, while ensuring fiscal stewardship, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the effective alignment of resources with LACOE's mission and strategic priorities. **The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following** **Knowledge:** * * * - Principles and practices of executive leadership, organizational management, public administration, and strategic planning - Public sector finance, budgeting, accounting, procurement, contracts, and resource management - Human resources administration, labor relations, organizational development, and workforce planning - Technology services, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, and digital transformation - Facilities planning, maintenance and operations, capital projects, and risk management - Continuous improvement methodologies, organizational effectiveness practices, and performance management systems - Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing public agencies and educational organizations **Competencies:** * * * - Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims - Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner - Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations - Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job - Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue - Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers - Influencing – Affecting and changing other’s position and opinions - Involving Others – Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes - Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships - Leadership – Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal - Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness - Managing Change – Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change - Organizational Design & Structure – Establishing organizational structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities - Organizational Systems Thinking – Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions - Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives - Strategic Perspective – Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objectives - Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures **Required Education and Experience** * * * **Education:** Master's degree in public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, educational le…