About the Employer
Lompoc Unified School District offers outstanding educational experiences for approximately 9800 students. We proudly serve TK-12th grade students living in the City of Lompoc Vandenberg Village Mesa Oaks Mission Hills Vandenberg Space Force Base and adjacent rural communities. Our vision is for every student in the District to graduate from high school ready to meet the challenges of post-secondary education and the demands of a successful career. Our mission is to collaborate as a community of learners to provide educational experiences for each of our students to meet high expectations. We are guided by three core beliefs. We believe that each of our students can meet high expectations. Trusting and respectful relationships are at the heart of effective educational systems. Schools are centers of wellness creativity and continuous learning cycles for staff and students. Guided by our overarching motto: Trusting Relationships High Expectations Every Student Achieves we are are focused on achieving these goals in the next six years: *Each of our students will graduate and will be college and career ready.*Each of our students will be on grade level in English Language Arts and math.*Educational partners (staff students families community) will work together to ensure systems and plans meet the diverse needs of each of our more by visiting the LUSD website: . Located 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles in Santa Barbara County Lompoc offers a serene and vibrant living experience with an array of benefits for its residents. Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara County Lompoc enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate characterized by sunny days and cool ocean breezes perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and beach lovers alike. Renowned vineyards and wineries are in close proximity. The city has a rich cultural heritage exemplified by its historic La Purisima Mission and vibrant arts scene. Lompocs population is approximately 40000 and includes Vandenberg Space Force Base the aerospace center of the West Coast. Learn more about the Lompoc community by visiting the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce website: .
Job Summary
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY: Executive leadership strategic advisory role fiscal responsibility operations facilities and student-centered resource FUNCTION:Under direction of the Superintendent plans organizes manages directs and supervises the personnel functions and activities of the Business Services Division including budget development and monitoring financial accounting payroll attendance purchasing and warehouse operations risk management legislative review and monitoring and support for the Districts collective bargaining functions. The Assistant Superintendent of Business Services is also responsible for the safety maintenance construction and operations of buildings grounds and equipment of the District oversees the support services of the District including maintenance operations transportation food services energy/safety deferred and planned maintenance facilities coordination and construction. Provides leadership in the acquisition disposition leasing development and long-range planning of District real property and facilities as appropriate and advises the Superintendent and Governing Board regarding facility needs financing options and long-term capital improvement priorities. Performs other related work as required. This position reports directly to the Superintendent. Special emphasis shall be to assist the Superintendent and staff in the task of providing leadership in developing achieving and maintaining the most effective educational program possible by ensuring that fiscal operational facilities and resource allocation decisions are aligned with the Districts educational goals and support equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities for all students. Provides financial and operational analysis to assist District leaders in making informed decisions that support student achievement and student Assistant Superintendent of Business Services will supervise the fo
Requirements / Qualifications
1. All sections of the application must be completed.2. Incomplete applications will be screened out.3. The section titled Your Record of Experience must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.4. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.5. ALL correspondence will be done by email only. Please add to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam ATTACHMENTS: of Introduction - Must be submitted with - Must be submitted with (3) letters of Reference/Recommendation (must be current letters within the past 12-months) - Must be submitted with application4. Must attach unofficial transcripts to the application. If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If applicable an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon : Copies of Transcripts must be submitted upon acceptance of an offer of employment for this position.
Requirements / Qualifications
1. All sections of the application must be completed.2. Incomplete applications will be screened out.3. The section titled Your Record of Experience must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.4. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.5. ALL correspondence will be done by email only. Please add to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam ATTACHMENTS: of Introduction - Must be submitted with - Must be submitted with (3) letters of Reference/Recommendation (must be current letters within the past 12-months) - Must be submitted with application4. Must attach unofficial transcripts to the application. If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If applicable an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon : Copies of Transcripts must be submitted upon acceptance of an offer of employment for this position.
Comments and Other Information
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position is shown below.$205266.00 - $212450.00 AnnuallySalary is based on education and addition the District provides an excellent array of benefits including:Retirement: Classified employees are part of the CalPERS retirement Insurance: The District provides a variety of health benefits options for employees and their eligible family members through Anthem Blue Cross. The Assistant Superintendent may enroll himself and his dependents in his choice of District-sponsored medical dental and/or vision programs. The District shall pay the full premium of selected program(s).Vision Insurance: The District provides a paid Vision Plan for employees and eligible family membersDental Insurance: The District offers Delta Dental PPO plan available to employees and eligible family membersLife Insurance: The District provides a $5000 paid Life Insurance policy for employeesProfessional Memberships: The District provides paid membership in the following professional organizations: ACSA and CASBOSick Leave: The District provides one (1) day of illness leave per month worked with unlimited accumulation for unused : The Lompoc Unified School District observes 15 paid holidays : The Assistant Superintendent is entitled to 25 days of vacation for each year. Application Process: If you meet the Minimum Qualifications outlined in the Employment Standards in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application you will be invited to participate in the interview process. Tentative Interview Schedule for this Recruitment (IN PERSON ONLY):First Round Interviews: Tuesday November 3 2026Second Round Interviews: Monday November 9 2026EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSIn order to be considered for this position applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below: EDUCATION:Bachelors degree in accounting business administration educational administration school finance or a closely related field or comparable work experience and evidence of professional growth within the last five years. Doctorate degree not required but :Minimum of five years of experience in a responsible site-level and cabinet-level administrative position. Experience dealing with operational planning and fiscal-related matters preferably in a unified school district. Training and experience in supervision and evaluation of AND SELECTION PROCESS This recruitment is open to the public and current District employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration please submit your application materials and required attachments by the posted deadline date on this bulletin. The examination process will consist of the following components: A) Application and Supplemental Application Questions Qualifying (pass/fail) SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated including the possession of licenses certifications or other requirements by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g. unofficial transcripts foreign transcript evaluation copies of any required licenses and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS. If additional versions of your application are submitted only the most recent will be considered. When completing the application please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based on a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) outline in detail your education training (such as classes seminars workshops) and INFORMATION If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If applicable an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon LIST Applicants who most closely meet the desired qualifications of the classification may be invited to participate in an interview.
Comments and Other Information
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position is shown below.$205266.00 - $212450.00 AnnuallySalary is based on education and addition the District provides an excellent array of benefits including:Retirement: Classified employees are part of the CalPERS retirement Insurance: The District provides a variety of health benefits options for employees and their eligible family members through Anthem Blue Cross. The Assistant Superintendent may enroll himself and his dependents in his choice of District-sponsored medical dental and/or vision programs. The District shall pay the full premium of selected program(s).Vision Insurance: The District provides a paid Vision Plan for employees and eligible family membersDental Insurance: The District offers Delta Dental PPO plan available to employees and eligible family membersLife Insurance: The District provides a $5000 paid Life Insurance policy for employeesProfessional Memberships: The District provides paid membership in the following professional organizations: ACSA and CASBOSick Leave: The District provides one (1) day of illness leave per month worked with unlimited accumulation for unused : The Lompoc Unified School District observes 15 paid holidays : The Assistant Superintendent is entitled to 25 days of vacation for each year. Application Process: If you meet the Minimum Qualifications outlined in the Employment Standards in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application you will be invited to participate in the interview process. Tentative Interview Schedule for this Recruitment (IN PERSON ONLY):First Round Interviews: Tuesday November 3 2026Second Round Interviews: Monday November 9 2026EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSIn order to be considered for this position applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below: EDUCATION:Bachelors degree in accounting business administration educational administration school finance or a closely related field or comparable work experience and evidence of professional growth within the last five years. Doctorate degree not required but :Minimum of five years of experience in a responsible site-level and cabinet-level administrative position. Experience dealing with operational planning and fiscal-related matters preferably in a unified school district. Training and experience in supervision and evaluation of AND SELECTION PROCESS This recruitment is open to the public and current District employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration please submit your application materials and required attachments by the posted deadline date on this bulletin. The examination process will consist of the following components: A) Application and Supplemental Application Questions Qualifying (pass/fail) SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated including the possession of licenses certifications or other requirements by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g. unofficial transcripts foreign transcript evaluation copies of any required licenses and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS. If additional versions of your application are submitted only the most recent will be considered. When completing the application please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based on a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) outline in detail your education training (such as classes seminars workshops) and INFORMATION If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If applicable an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon LIST Applicants who most closely meet the desired qualifications of the classification may be invited to participate in an interview.