Description:

STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
SENIOR DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL BUSINESS SERVICES
STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

CLASS TITLE: Senior Director, External Business Services
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the general direction of a cabinet member, direct, supervise and coordinate the external business
operations; provide business advice and make financial decisions on behalf of the direct-service districts that
promote long-term financial solvency and legal compliance in business related areas; design and implement
internal control procedures; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Analyze the fiscal impact of new and/or proposed legislation on the financing of programs and provide related
advice and guidance to District administrators and staff.
Analyze the impact of new and/or proposed legislation on payroll and retirement compliance and provide
related advice and guidance to District administrators and staff.
Collect, prepare and organize data to be used in bargaining unit negotiations and personnel cost related
decisions. Participate in negotiations as requested.
Develop and oversee External Business Services policies, accounting standards, and business practices;
collaborate with district administrators and staff.
Develop budget assumptions, guidelines and instructions for the direct-service district administrator’s review
and approval; review and approve budget changes within preset guidelines; monitor and analyze budgets on a
regular and consistent basis.
Assist the Cabinet member in reviewing and analyzing district budgets and financial records to fulfill SCOE’s
AB1200 role of fiscal oversight; meet with district Governing Board members, Superintendent, Chief Business
Official and/or fiscal support staff as necessary and appropriate.
Locate and compile data and prepare financial reports and statistical summaries such as the annual budget
report. Perform special financial or budgetary studies as requested for direct-service district administrators.
Plan, organize and control a variety of departments, projects, and activities in the Business Services Division
related to the function assigned.
Provide technical advice and coordinate business management services to programs; interpret and provide
guidelines, applicable regulations and policy provisions; assist in the formulation and development of policies,
procedures and programs. Respond to concerns and requests for information.
Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to district administrators regarding financial, facility,
payroll and retirement compliance activities; advise the Cabinet member of trends or problems and recommend
appropriate action.
Coordinate and assist external auditors and external agency reviewers during the annual audit or review of
direct-service district operations. Prepare management narrative for annual audit. Respond to auditors in their
review of financial records.
Interview, select, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; coordinate and direct employee
assignments and review work to ensure compliance with established plans, strategies, standards, requirements
and procedures as needed; work with employees to correct identified deficiencies; review recommended
transfers, reassignments, disciplinary actions and/or termination.

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Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; assign duties and review work to ensure
accuracy and completeness.
Communicate with other administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and
programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information.
Represent the area assigned to the County Office, State and federal officials as requested; make presentations to
associations, community groups and others regarding County Office matters and assigned subject or program
areas.
Serve as liaison and resource person between the County Office and various local, state and federal entities.
Serve as the business advisor to county districts. Keep them informed as to business matters that impact their
operation and budget.
Assist the county districts and charters in their business activities.
Conduct, attend, and participate in a variety of assigned meetings, committees, conferences, in-services and/or
special events.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Operate a variety of office equipment, including but not limited to a computer and assigned software
applications.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Best practices of planning, organization and direction of activities of a large and varied department. Proper
accounting systems and procedures.
Federal, state and county laws, rules and regulations related to school finance, accounting procedures, facilities,
fiscal reporting, school payroll and benefits, school retirement, human resource practices, leave accounting,
payroll taxation and other areas relative to the unit.
Budget preparation and control.
Payroll and retirement preparation and control.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize and administer the functions of the External Business Services Division.
Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

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Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and adhere to mandated deadlines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and
seven years increasingly responsible business experience in a school district or county school office including one
year of supervisory experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Employees must arrange their own transportation; If using own vehicle in the course of employment, must have
proof of insurance.
Valid Driver's license
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to perform installations.

APPROVAL DATE:
June 19, 2019
Revised: July 1, 2023

FTE:
1.0
SALARY:
Classified Management Hourly Salary Schedule
RANGE:
65
PAID DAYS: 245

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