About the Employer

The Mendocino County Office of Education is a public agency whose primary purpose is to provide educational leadership, resources and services to schools to ensure wide-ranging educational opportunities for all students. This mission is accomplished through cooperative efforts with teachers, school districts, families, and communities; through direct instructional programs and administrative services; and through coordination with the California Department of Education and other agencies.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Grant Administrator, study, analyze, plan, coordinate and perform the fiscal procedures and functions required of the School-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Program (SMAA or MAA); act in an advisory capacity to Region 1 Local Educational Agencies (LEAs); communicate and collaborate with state and county/local administrators; organize and conduct meetings with district MAA program staff and collaborate with other Local Educational Consortium (LEC) coordinators relative to SMAA matters; and analyze, plan, coordinate and perform other fiscal procedures, functions and job tasks within Internal Fiscal Services.

**The tentative interview date is on July 26, 2024.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Increasingly responsible, technical accounting or auditing experience, including two (2) years' experience in school-based finance in a California public school district or county office of education required;
•Associate's of Arts degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred;
•Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by formal training in the principles, theory and standard procedures of accounting in school district finance is desirable;
•Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver's License;
•Provide proof of automobile insurability;
•Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties, including lifting twenty (20) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of twenty (20) pounds with assistance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following:
•An online application;
•A signed and dated cover letter stating specific competencies for the position;
•Three signed letters of recommendation signed within the past 12 months;
•A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization;
•A copy of a required Degree or Credential(s) or Transcripts. Official Transcripts needed at time of hire.

BENEFITS
Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 35 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to which both the employee and MCOE contribute. MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system.

SPECIAL NOTES
Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Copy of Transcript (Unofficial copy of transcripts)
• Letter of Introduction (Signed and dated letter of introduction)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three signed letters of recommendation that have been dated within the past 12 months)
• Resume (Up-to-date and complete resume, including dates of employment)

Comments and Other Information

Please make sure to list at least TWO supervisors (past or present) as contacts for your references on your application.
All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.

Thank you

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