EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees, monitors, and facilitates the integration of the projects/initiatives identified by the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.

Engages in authentic collaboration and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.

Utilizes the Equity Impact Questions to view all work through the lenses of race and equity.

Models exemplary leadership strategies for department directors and other staff to emulate in promoting the continuous improvement of MCPS programs and services.

Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, and maintains an integrated MCPS financial program in support of the Board of Education and superintendent¿s commitment to unified, effective financial management and long-range planning.

Serves as principal advisor to the Board of Education and superintendent in matters related to financial management and planning activities providing direction and oversight regarding the annual operating budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP)

Monitors each of its offices, departments, and division strategic plans to ensure that they are aligned to the MCPS Strategic Plan

Works with each office and department to develop, monitor, and assess short and long-term goals and performance measures.

Prepares items for the Board of Education action, discussion, and information relating to schools, procurement, facilities management, budget, materials management, transportation, and all financial matters.

Through the Department of Facilities Management, coordinates the construction of new schools and the modernization of aging facilities, provides comfortable and clean school facilities, and oversees the maintenance of existing facilities and performance of minor renovations to accommodate changing program needs.

In concert with the Department of Transportation, ensures the safe and cost-effective operation of regular and special education bus service for eligible students, including homeless students and students placed in temporary shelters.

Through the Department of Materials Management, coordinates the purchase of goods and services, food services, and manages the school system's warehouse and distribution network including the processing school library media purchases centrally to ensure uniformity, facilitates systematic cataloging of records, and provides nutritious, cost effective meals to students and staff.

Leads in designing and implementing a management analysis program and directs the development of policy guidelines that protect school system resources by helping program managers control expenditures while providing efficient, effective service.

Maintains a close working relationship with officials from other agencies such as Montgomery County Government, the Maryland State Department of Education, other school districts, and local, state, and federal governments comparing management and planning practices with those of MCPS and recommending improvements.

Meets with community groups to articulate the school system¿s vision, goals, and programs, representing the superintendent in such activities when requested to do so.

Serves as a member of the superintendent's Executive Staff and performs related responsibilities as required.