Manager, Business Services

Manager, Business Services at Orange County Department of Education

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Application Deadline

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/17/2026

Contact

Linda Nguyen

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$9,273.00 - $11,293.00 Monthly

Add l Salary Info

Classified Management, Range 25: Placement based on education and years of experience.

Length of Work Year

225

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is seeking a Manager, Business Services to lead and coordinate the Fiscal Oversight Team within the Business Services Division. This position provides leadership and technical expertise in school district fiscal oversight, including reviewing and analyzing budgets, financial reports, attendance accounting, and other critical fiscal data. The Manager works closely with school districts, charter schools, internal teams, and outside agencies to provide guidance, ensure accurate state reporting, improve service delivery, and support sound financial practices. The role also supervises and develops professional and technical staff, prepares complex reports and analyses, and serves as a key resource to OCDE leadership on business and fiscal matters.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor s degree public administration, business administration, or a related field. • Four (4) years of finance, budgeting and/or business experience in educational business service management or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience managing and analyzing complex information, such as budgets, financial data, or other numerical information, including the methods you use to ensure accuracy, maintain organization, and identify issues or discrepancies. 2. Describe your leadership approach and provide an example of how you have successfully led, developed, or supported a team to achieve a goal or improve performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor s degree public administration, business administration, or a related field. • Four (4) years of finance, budgeting and/or business experience in educational business service management or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience managing and analyzing complex information, such as budgets, financial data, or other numerical information, including the methods you use to ensure accuracy, maintain organization, and identify issues or discrepancies. 2. Describe your leadership approach and provide an example of how you have successfully led, developed, or supported a team to achieve a goal or improve performance.

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

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