Education Services Operations Manager

Education Services Operations ManagerThe Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking an operations leader skilled in financial, administrative, and business functions to apply for the Education Services Operations Manager position. Under administrative direction, this position plans, directs, organizes, and internal operational, fiscal, and administrative services for the Curriculum and Instructional Services division.The well qualified candidate will possess the following knowledge:Principles and practices of business planning, financial modeling, cost analysis, pricing, revenue forecasting, and sustainability planning for entrepreneurial and fee-for-service educational programs and servicesPrinciples and practices for administering complex educational initiatives involving multiple funding sources, contracts, subrecipients, educational partners, and internal organizational unitsPrinciples and practices of budget development, budget administration, accounting, auditing, and financial analysisOrganizational structures and operational needs of educational service programs, including the relationship between programmatic goals, staffing, fiscal resources, contracts, and service deliveryOperational and administrative requirements of educational services and programs, including curriculum and instruction, professional learning, technical assistance, and other programs serving local educational agenciesState and federal education programs, grants, and funding structures, including requirements related to program implementation, fiscal accountability, reporting, compliance, and sustainabilityApplicable state, federal, and local laws and administrative regulations for budgeting, forecasting, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and related systems as they pertain to school accountingMicrosoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applicable programsFundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreementsCompetencies:Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative dataCritical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsDecision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely mannerLegal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsProfessional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the jobInforming – Proactively obtaining and sharing informationOral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogueWriting – Communicating effectively in writingCustomer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customersDeveloping Others- Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilitiesLeadership – Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goalManaging Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performanceAllocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational performanceBusiness Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflowProject Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectivesCultural Proficiency – Modeling communication and interaction that respects and includes all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and culturesRequired Education and Experience:Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, education administration, accounting, finance, organizational management, or other field closely related to the job requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.Experience: Five years of experience managing business, fiscal, administrative, and program operations (e.g., budget administration, grants and contracts, compliance, personnel/workforce operations, and organizational systems) in an educational setting, including two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.Additional Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required.Selection Process: Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a technical project and structured interview.