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Chief Business Officer

Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2026

Chief Business Officer at Pajaro Valley Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
6/26/2026
Contact
Mary Lou Masters
831-786-2100 X2648
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$211,100 - $248,418 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Masters Stipend: $5,806, Doctorate Stipend $5,806, Cell Phone Stipend $1200 Mileage/Car Stipend: $600/month
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
District Office
Status:
OPEN

Job Summary

Job Summary

Where Financial Strategy Meets Educational Excellence. We are seeking a visionary, mission-driven Chief Business Officer (CBO) to serve as the chief architect of our financial future. This isn't just about balancing books—it's about engineering sustainable fiscal solvency so that our educators and students have the resources they need to thrive. If you are a strategic financial leader who believes that sound fiscal health is the ultimate catalyst for student achievement, we want you on our executive team.

Requirements / Qualifications

The District is accepting applications for Chief Business Officer. The District will be screening applications on a continuous basis and reserves the right to close the recruitment prior to the closing date. MATERIALS: A resume and three letters of recommendation are required. Please attach all additional documents to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially. SUMMARY: Plans, directs, administers, and controls the business affairs of the District. Manages the financial resources available to the District in a manner leading to a maximization of resources devoted to providing educational services. Integrates business and administrative support functions such as Finance, Transportation, Maintenance, Risk Management, Purchasing, Construction, and Information Systems. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field, eight years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management and oversight of business support. Master’s degree and school business administration preferred.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the established eligibility list. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits— Employees Only: $0 Employees 1: $56/Month Employee 2 or more: $90/Month Dental(Delta):$0 Vision(VSP): $0 Basic Life Insurance for Employee $0 Insurance Plans: Kaiser, BlueShield PPO, BlueShield HMO, Anthem PPO, HSA(Health Savings Account). Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.

Requirements / Qualifications

The District is accepting applications for Chief Business Officer. The District will be screening applications on a continuous basis and reserves the right to close the recruitment prior to the closing date. MATERIALS: A resume and three letters of recommendation are required. Please attach all additional documents to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially. SUMMARY: Plans, directs, administers, and controls the business affairs of the District. Manages the financial resources available to the District in a manner leading to a maximization of resources devoted to providing educational services. Integrates business and administrative support functions such as Finance, Transportation, Maintenance, Risk Management, Purchasing, Construction, and Information Systems. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field, eight years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management and oversight of business support. Master’s degree and school business administration preferred.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the established eligibility list. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits— Employees Only: $0 Employees 1: $56/Month Employee 2 or more: $90/Month Dental(Delta):$0 Vision(VSP): $0 Basic Life Insurance for Employee $0 Insurance Plans: Kaiser, BlueShield PPO, BlueShield HMO, Anthem PPO, HSA(Health Savings Account). Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.

Comments and Other Information

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Management positions have a one-year probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the seventh salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day are advised that they should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to daily rates on the management salary schedule.

Comments and Other Information


ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Management positions have a one-year probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the seventh salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day are advised that they should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to daily rates on the management salary schedule.
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