Deputy Superintendent - Unclassified

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Job Summary

The State of Nevada Department of Education is hiring for a Deputy Superintendent for the Student Investment Division. The position will perform the following duties:

Fiscal Management & Strategic Planning: Multi-Year Budgeting, Developing and monitoring multi-year operating budgets, including financial projections, fiscal notes, and reporting.

Facilities & Long-Term Planning: Engaging in multi-year financial planning and assisting in the preparation of multi-year facilities plans.

Financial Impact Modeling: Projecting the local, state, and national financial impacts of decisions on the operations of the State and local school districts, public charter schools and University schools for gifted children.

Resource Optimization: Advising the Superintendent and grant managers on how to maximize the use of available resources.

Compliance, Policy & Accountability: Financial Compliance: Oversight of establishing procedures sufficient to ensure compliance with financial laws, regulations, and standard business practices, as well as adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Policy Administration: Oversight of developing and administering fiscal regulations, policies, and procedures.

Funding & Oversight: Directing the fiscal administration of programs to fund school districts, charter schools, and subrecipients.

Accountability Research: Conducting research, recommending strategies, and developing new processes to advance the financial and operational accountability of districts and schools.

Legislative & Rulemaking Proceedings: Participating in legislative and administrative hearings and rulemaking proceedings.

Leadership & Stakeholder Relations: Public & Legislative Representation: Representing the Department publicly through media appearances, conferences, councils, committees, public information campaigns, and testifying before the Nevada Legislature.

Superintendent Proxy: Representing the Superintendent on committees and at public functions on an as-needed basis, and speaking to professional bodies.

Interagency Collaboration: Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with local, state, and federal government partners.

Strategic Vision: Helping define and achieve the performance-driven, results-oriented vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the Department.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree preferred, in finance, accounting, or related field, with at least five years of management responsibility, preferably in a public sector environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to prepare and work with large government budgets; to read, analyze, and interpret statutes and regulations; possess strong computer and communication skills and the ability to manage a large staff and complex projects. An understanding of federal and state laws pertaining to public accounting and finance and a thorough knowledge of financial reporting are required. Experience working with large complex grants and with program audits/accountability is required; experience with data systems and information technology preferred. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to interface with staff, the public, legislators, and other municipalities, state and federal regulators are also required.

Job Duties

Nevada stands at a generational crossroads for public education. With historic investments, clear legislative direction, and a shared commitment to ensuring every child can build a bright future, the State is poised to deliver transformational results for students. The Deputy Superintendent for Student Investment will help lead this next chapter, ensuring current and future investments are aligned with funding requirements, strategic priorities and the needs of Nevada’s schools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fiscal & Budget Management: Comprehensive oversight of state, federal, and categorical funds.
• Education Funding Plan Administration: Experience with State education funding models.
• Financial Accounting: Indirect oversight of payroll and accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR).
• Auditing & Reporting: Indirect management and oversight of district-level compliance audits and financial reporting.
• Regulatory Interpretation and Compliance: Ensuring accurate and thorough interpretation of and adherence to state laws, education rules, and regulations.
• Contract Administration: Managing and enforcing legal and operational contracts.
• Multi-Site Workforce Supervision: Directing staff and operations across separate regional locations.

Soft Skills

• Executive Leadership: Directing and guiding high-level administrative teams.
• Strategic Collaboration: Working effectively in a highly matrixed, team-focused environment.
• Critical Thinking: Assessing complex structural and financial issues at varying levels of altitude.

Recruiter Contact Information: Daniel Labarbera - D.labarbera@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.