Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

Location

NWESD 189
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221

Position Summary

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

The Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations leads and coordinates NWESD’s business, financial, technology, human resources, operations, and compliance functions. This role manages information sharing for 35 member school districts, including budgets, grants, and cooperatives. In collaboration with the Director of Strategy, Growth, and Innovation, the position supports long-term sustainability through innovative practices in HR, technology, and finance. It also oversees certain cooperatives, provides technical guidance, and assists the Superintendent in aligning departments and programs that deliver NWESD services. The Deputy Superintendent plays a key role in agency growth, innovation, and statewide service delivery through the AESD network. This position serves as a liaison among NWESD departments, local districts, state agencies, governance committees, and OSPI, and directly oversees internal and external fiscal operations and compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration or related field and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate preferred. Master’s Degree preferred. A minimum of five years of applicable experience in school or public finance and business management required, three (3) years of which preferably have been at a district finance level. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Must maintain bondability.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment; however, routine travel is required to visit local school districts and affiliate agencies, as well as for workshops, committee representation, or conferences. Lifts and carries a maximum of forty (40) pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is telecommute-eligible per Policy 5225.

Hazards: Potential hazards may include traveling in inclement weather, varied road conditions, rush hour traffic, etc.

Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (20-25) Vacation days, (12) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, (13) observed Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership -Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development opportunities.

Salary Range

How to Apply

Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Reference Letter
• Other documents may be attached at your own discretion