Job Class: 0992 Manager II

Salary Range: $119,860 - $166,386 annually
Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) (what does this mean?)

Length of Appointment: PEX not to exceed three (3) years. This position is excluded by the Charter from competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Calendar: Full time, full year

Who We Are

With an annual budget of $1.17 billion, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is California's seventh-largest school district, serving 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the City of San Francisco every year. We aim for All SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency who have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community.

Overview of the Position

The SFUSD Bond Program manages capital expenditures associated with SFUSD’s voter authorized bond measures, and invests over $100 million per year in SFUSD facilities. In November 2024, voters approved a $790 million General Obligation Bond to continue SFUSD’s robust capital program. These projects are managed by the Bond Leadership Team and a team of ten project managers, with the support of program and construction management consultant teams. Under direction from the Executive Director of Bond Finance and Administration, the Bond Finance Manager manages the financial, fiscal, and budget programs for SFUSD’s voter approved bond measures and is a critical thought partner in delivering SFUSD’s ambitious capital improvement program.

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are committed to and will champion our Core Values, are inspired by our mission steeped in equity, excellence in design and usability, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators and who have a broad view of the value and purpose of public service in San Francisco, who are skilled communicators and problem solvers, and who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

As the Bond Finance Manager, you will facilitate capital project implementation through the creation and maintenance of program and project budgets, and you will support the Bond Program in the areas of budgeting, expenditure projection, and financial and fiscal accountability requirements. You will manage two to three finance analyst employees.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

· Prior experience with the CA Department of Education, Office of Public School Construction, or other major state regulatory agencies is preferred.

· Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile

· A strong record of managing organizational change and initiating key innovations

· Strong analytic and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists

· Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization

· A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues

· Success leading effective teams and individuals

· Experience and success with effective written and verbal communication, facilitation and presentations to large groups and a variety of audiences (e.g., staff meetings, executive briefings, public board meetings, memos)

· Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters

· Strong computer skills including GSuite and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of

duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Demonstrate a Leadership Mindset

· Jointly with a team of financial analysts, and under general direction, manage the financial, budgetary, and accounting related activities for the District’s voter authorized school facility bond measure programs, using the District’s financial system as well as any program management software selected by the District;

· Effectively communicate the Bond program’s financial status and periodic reporting to a wide range of audiences including internal stakeholders, the Board of Education, and members of the public, and support the Bond Leadership Team with talking points and materials as necessary;

· Ensure efficient, compliant, and effective use of District resources and improve internal controls; and

· Lead with kindness, frankness, humility, and humor, and be open to constructive feedback regarding your own professional development path.

Manage to Results

· Generate and present program reports to various internal and external audiences;

· Perform project cashflow analysis to forecast project budgeting needs;

· Support the District’s financial system transition;

· Support the completion of required annual independent bond performance and financial audits, and manage bond fund series reports as may be required by IRS;

· Staff the SFUSD Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) as directed, including posting of meeting agendas within required noticing periods, distributing materials, and managing meeting logistics; and

· Champion the excellent work done by the Bond Program and advocate for continual improvement when you see an opportunity.

Manage Teams

· Manage the SFUSD Bond Program’s finance team with integrity, candor, tact, empathy, and transparency; and

· Demonstrate effective leadership and team building skills, including developing a diverse staff in an inclusive manner.

Manage Relationships

· Immerse yourself in the Bond Program’s work with curiosity and passion, in pursuit of improving learning environments for SFUSD students;

· Build supportive relationships with finance and administrative staff throughout the District, as well as the City Controller’s Office and Office of Public Finance;

· Collaborate with the Bond team, Bond Leadership Team, and a broad range of consultants to prepare for and execute bond program financial activities, including supporting general obligation bond sales;

· Support and encourage Bond Program project managers in all aspects of Bond finance and project administration.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S) from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred

· Three (3) years of professional-level experience managing finances in a capital program of a large, urban school district, local government entity, or capital project delivery local government agency

Substitution: Education requirement may be substituted for additional professional-level experience on a year-for-year basis.

Who We Want

When you join our team at SFUSD, you can expect to be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and equity-oriented organization that is intensely focused on achieving our student outcome goals.

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are committed to and will champion our Core Values, are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and motivated to unleash our students’ potential. We want strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers comfortable in a continuous learning community.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $119,860 - $166,386/annually, commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

● Visit careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application

· Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process

· You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

· Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

What to Expect in the Application Process

SFUSD is committed to providing a transparent, fair, rigorous, and expedient selection process. At minimum, the selection process may include the following steps:

● Application screening

● Panel interview 1 (in-person or virtually)

● Reference Check/Employment Verification

● Offer extension

● Onboarding

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

Manager II Bond Program (0992)