Executive Director, Business at Fremont Unified School District
About the Employer
The Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) is made up of 44 schools serving preschool-12th grade with approximately 33,000 students in grades TK-12. The District Office hosts twenty-three district level departments that serve the school sites. School sites feature many facility upgrades with vibrant libraries due to the community support of the Measure E bond. With 23 National Merit Scholars in 2021 and a total of 56 California Distinguished Schools/Gold Ribbon Awards, FUSD’s mission is to provide equitable opportunities to Educate, Challenge and Inspire students of all ages, talents and ability levels, while striving to prepare each with the skills required to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world. FUSD is located in the City of Fremont, California, a thriving international community. Residents come from countries across the globe to call Fremont home. FUSD takes pride in its diversity, community, and schools.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Medical, Vision & Dental plans are available for purchase. FUSD does not contribute to benefit costs. Dental plans are mandatory for full-time employees. FUSD is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package: -Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program -Life insurance and long-term disability coverage -California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) -403b or 457 Retirement Accounts -Paid Vacation -Paid Sick Leave -Paid Holidays
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of interest Resume Three letters of recommendation Transcripts or diplomas outlining post-secondary education requirements.
Education: Equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business or related field. Five (5) years of site or school district administrative experience. Preferred completion of a School Business Management Program such as University of Southern California (USC), California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), or Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Academies Successful experience in and ability to: • Knowledge of Pre-K-Adult education. • Experience in analyzing, managing and implementing solutions to complex and sensitive problems. • Demonstrated leadership skills and organizational understanding to effectively translate concepts to action. • Initiative and ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team. • Ability to organize work effectively to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects, distribute appropriate effort among projects, meet deadlines, and maintain high level of productivity and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills to prepare and deliver oral presentations, written reports, correspondences, proposals, and other material for a variety of audiences. • Ability to bridge differences among persons of different backgrounds and establish among those persons positive and effective working partnerships with the schools, community, and District.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of interest Resume Three letters of recommendation Transcripts or diplomas outlining post-secondary education requirements.
Education: Equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business or related field. Five (5) years of site or school district administrative experience. Preferred completion of a School Business Management Program such as University of Southern California (USC), California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), or Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Academies Successful experience in and ability to: • Knowledge of Pre-K-Adult education. • Experience in analyzing, managing and implementing solutions to complex and sensitive problems. • Demonstrated leadership skills and organizational understanding to effectively translate concepts to action. • Initiative and ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team. • Ability to organize work effectively to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects, distribute appropriate effort among projects, meet deadlines, and maintain high level of productivity and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills to prepare and deliver oral presentations, written reports, correspondences, proposals, and other material for a variety of audiences. • Ability to bridge differences among persons of different backgrounds and establish among those persons positive and effective working partnerships with the schools, community, and District.
Comments and Other Information
The Fremont Unified School District is a Merit System District and fills all vacancies in the classified service through competitive examinations. All applications and supplemental information will be reviewed to determine the candidates whose training and experience most closely match the requirements of the position. Those who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in the testing process, which may include written, oral and/or performance exams. The testing results will determine the rank of the candidates from which an eligibility list is prepared. Selection will be made from the top three ranks on the list.
The Fremont Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer..
Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The Governing Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
Comments and Other Information
The Fremont Unified School District is a Merit System District and fills all vacancies in the classified service through competitive examinations. All applications and supplemental information will be reviewed to determine the candidates whose training and experience most closely match the requirements of the position. Those who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in the testing process, which may include written, oral and/or performance exams. The testing results will determine the rank of the candidates from which an eligibility list is prepared. Selection will be made from the top three ranks on the list.
The Fremont Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer..
Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The Governing Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
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Application Deadline
2/5/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/23/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$178,684.56 - $216,526.08 Annually
$178,684.56 - $216,526.08 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$178,684.56 - $216,526.08 annually; Range 33 (7 steps; maximum reached in 5.5 years)
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time