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Job Class: 0992 Manager II
Salary Range: $113,075 - $156,968/annually
Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (what does this mean?)
Hours: Full Time / Full Year

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 54,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD\xe2\x80\x99s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

• Student-centered: We put students\xe2\x80\x99 needs first
• Fearless: We persist through challenges
• United: We celebrate and build on each other\xe2\x80\x99s strengths
• Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
• Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision 2025, which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District\xe2\x80\x99s strategic plan, Transform Learning. Transform Lives. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.
The SFUSD Facilities Division is charged with the planning, construction, and daily maintenance and care of SFUSD\xe2\x80\x99s physical environment. SFUSD owns and operates 155 school and administrative sites and 436 acres of property distributed across the city. The Division\xe2\x80\x99s 500 staff are distributed across 7 departments: Design and Construction, Bond Management, Building and Grounds, Custodial Services, Sustainability, Real Estate and Permits, and Environmental Health. Excluding capital projects, the Division\xe2\x80\x99s annual operating budget is $90 million. The SFUSD Facilities Division strives to ensure that the design and condition of schools support a positive learning environment for SFUSD students.
In November 2016, voters approved a $744 million General Obligation (G.O.) Bond to fund the modernization of existing school sites and the creation of a new school campus in Mission Bay. These projects are managed by a team of ten project managers, with the support of program administration and construction management consultant teams. The Facilities Division is in the midst of a comprehensive capital planning process now, and SFUSD anticipates placing a $1 billion General Obligation Bond before voters in 2024.

Who We Want

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 who are motivated to unleash our children\xe2\x80\x99s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, problem solvers and who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.
As the School Sites Grants & Compliance Manager, you will report to the General Obligation Bond Program Director. You will be a part of the Facilities Division, and you will act as the District\xe2\x80\x99s liaison with the CA School Facility Program and all other State funding programs. You will also liaise with City & County of San Francisco funding partners, and you will identify new funding opportunities for projects related to acquisition, renovation, and development of SFUSD properties and assets. You will manage regulatory requirements and reporting related to the Office of Public School Construction\xe2\x80\x99s modernization program. You will act as SFUSD\xe2\x80\x99s lead agency representative for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. You will monitor potential funding opportunities and new revenue streams from State or other sources, and will assist in leveraging private donor opportunities with Bond funded projects. You will also serve as a critical thought partner for the G.O. Bond Program Director and provide resource planning and customer service support.
We expect our School Sites Grants & Compliance Manager will:
Demonstrate a Leadership Mindset

• Represent SFUSD as applicant for facilities grants, partnerships, and funding opportunities generally;
• Act as SFUSD liaison with the CA School Facility Program;
• Track School Facility Program funding rounds and submit authorizations when State bond funds become available;
• Act as SFUSD lead representative for compliance with the CA Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
• Identify new funding opportunities, including philanthropic, regional, State, and federal sources; and
• Immerse yourself in the Bond Program\xe2\x80\x99s work with curiosity and passion, in pursuit of improving learning environments for SFUSD students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree (B.A. / B.S) from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred
• Three (3) years of professional-level experience in a large, urban school district, local government entity, or capital project delivery local government agency
• Strategic leadership and management experience; in a K-12 public educational setting preferred

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

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience with the CA Department of Education, Office of Public School Construction, or other major state regulatory agencies
• Degree in architecture, engineering, or urban planning
• Ability to read architectural plans

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $113,075 - $156,968 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

• If you have previously applied to a job on JobAps, you will be prompted to \xe2\x80\x9cselect an application to copy;\xe2\x80\x9d please select any previous application: you will have the opportunity to update the application and your resume; if you have not previously applied you will be prompted to create a new account
• 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

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
Note: Falsifying one\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.