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Director of Business Services Date Opened: 10/27/2025 08:00:00 AM Filing Deadline: 12/1/2025 Location: Los Angeles Community College District Office Salary: $18,402.16 – $21,608.58/mo; $220,825.92 – $259,302.96/yr (based on a full-time, 12-mo position) Job Type: Open & Promotional (Dual) Definition Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the District’s centralized business services functions which include the areas of contracts, procurement, risk management, and general support services. Typical Duties Plans and directs the District’s centralized business services functions which includes the areas of: Contracts Risk management Procurement Employee benefits General staff support services Directs the preparation of specifications, bid conditions, award of contracts, contracts, and related documents. Directs a District-wide risk management program which includes property and liability insurance, tort liability, workers’ compensation, and acts as a technical advisor. Directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of a risk avoidance program. Provides general administrative direction over the facilities management for the District Office. Provides general administrative direction over the business services for the LACCD Van de Kamp Innovation Center (VDK Center) and District leased commercial property. Directs the operations of the District Office Support Services Unit. Assists the Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer in developing business plans and policies which are consistent with the goals and objectives of the District and prevailing business trends and practices. Advises the Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer and District management through oral and written reports of objectives, critical problems, achievements, improvement recommendations, and on requirements and restrictions of laws, rules, and policies affecting the District’s business services functions. Provides advice and assistance to District executives and administrators regarding legal and regulatory requirements and District policies, processes, and procedures related to assigned business functions. Coordinates the District’s centralized business services functions with other departments and the colleges. Represents the District at a variety of meetings, committees, and conferences on matters related to business services. Analyzes state legislative and administrative decisions, regulations, and policies to determine their impact on the business operations of the District and makes recommendations on how to implement new requirements. Directs the design, implementation, and maintenance of integrated information systems applicable to the District business services functions and recommends improvements. Directs and prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations regarding business services. Develops and oversees the maintenance of the office budget. May act as the Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer, in their absence, on designated matters. Performs related duties as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics A Director of Business Services is responsible for administering a diverse group of District-wide business functions which include the areas of contracts, risk management, procurement, and general support services. A Procurement Manager plans, coordinates and manages the procurement activities of the District which include the negotiation, preparation, and execution of a variety of contracts, leases, and procurement activities in accordance with applicable law and policy. A Risk Management Coordinator plans, coordinates, and administers the District’s risk management areas related to a workers’ compensation program and insurance claims program, which includes property, liability, and student insurance claims. Supervision General direction is received from the Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer. General supervision is exercised over management, professional, technical, and clerical staff assigned to Business Services. Class Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles and practices of governmental procurement and contracting Principles and practices of contract law Principles and practices of risk management Policies and business practices of the insurance industry Principles and practices of business and public administration Enterprise systems and software used in business services operations Principles and practices of personnel management Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations related to assigned functions State legislative processes and procedures Principles and practices of budget preparation and control Current trends and developments in the assigned business areas Principles of organization and management Principles of supervision, training, and human relations Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a complex and diverse program of business functions Recognize the critical elements of problems, develop and evaluate data, determine solutions, and make logical recommendations Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertinent to assigned business functions Evaluate the effectiveness of organization, staffing procedures, and related matters Develop and implement operating changes required to achieve goals and objectives Anticipate conditions, plan ahead, establish priorities, and meet schedules Act independently and promptly to situations and events Motivate, direct, train, and develop others Stimulate teamwork and promote cohesiveness to achieve departmental goals Establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators and staff of the District and other public and private organizations Develop and implement strategic plans Provide leadership and technical assistance to others Integrate technology into business decisions and operations Successfully navigate and thrive in a multi-institution context through persuasion, consensus, and effective communication Maintain poise and exercise good judgment in challenging situations Actively contribute to a culture of constructive collaboration and innovation with colleagues Consistently use and promote professional standards and practices related to assignments Allocate and effectively utilize the human, fiscal, and physical resources of the department Prepare effective written and oral communications, reports, and presentations Effectively utilize computer equipment and management information systems in the performance of duties Travel to off-site meetings Entrance Qualifications Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, or a related field. An advanced degree in one of the aforementioned majors is desirable. AND Five years of recent, full-time, paid, professional-level experience in a senior business management position with responsibility for administering a variety of business functions which included risk management and procurement for an organization employing 500 or more employees. Experience must have included the supervision of staff, which included professional level employees. Public agency experience is desirable. Special: A valid Class ‘C’ California driver’s license must be obtained within 10 days of establishing residency in the State of California. Travel to locations throughout the District is be required. Must meet the requirements for bonding. Benefits Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave. 19 paid holidays per year. Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days. Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty. Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security. Employee Assistance Program Selection Process The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview. Reasonable Accommodations Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time. To apply, visit https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=25&R2=1003&R3=001 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-a7d5fd91f785e64c8b58e368c18f6727