About the Department

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is now accepting applications for Assistant Superintendent – Business Services.

Under the direction of the County Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendent – Business Services is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, directing, and evaluating the departments of the Business, Facilities & Operations Division, including District Business Services, General Services, Procurement, Contract Administration, Internal Business Services, Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Safety and Security; oversee business related services to school districts and the County Office of Education; serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet; and perform all other assigned duties.

This position serves as the senior executive responsible for Business Services and is distinguished by its responsibility for providing strategic and operational leadership.

This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 260 days.

Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.

Position Duties

To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Other Qualifications

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The following application materials are required:

1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.
 
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

 NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive of on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

SB 848 COMPLIANCE – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1),  and SB 848 any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles.  Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS: 

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
 Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:
 For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:
 Marisa Perry

408-453-6846

[email protected]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
 The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact: 

Roger D. Gallizzi
 Interim Assistant Superintendent 
 Human Resources 
 Santa Clara County Office of Education 
 1290 Ridder Park Drive 
 San Jose, Ca 95131 
 (408) 453-6598 
 [email protected]