Director of Finance and Operations Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4966109) Apply  Director of Finance and Operations Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Natchitoches, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 0657 060625 DOFsk Department LA School for Math, Science & Arts Opening Date 06/06/2025 Closing Date 10/15/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Seeks Full-Time Director of Finance and Operations. To apply for this position, click on the Apply link above. For information regarding the position or application process, please feel free to contact: Sheila Kidd Human Resources Manager 715 University Parkway Natchitoches, LA 71457 employmnent@LSMSA.edu Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in business administration or public administration or equivalent college degree., Ten years' experience in management of business operations including development and oversight of budgets of budgets, preferably in a public setting. Knowledge of business-related software programs in accounting, personnel, budgeting, etc. Knowledge of physical plant operations, including maintenance and construction. Ability to work with a team to develop systems and solutions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Terminal Degree in Administration and/or Management Fifteen years' experience in the management of public agency, institution, or department business operations. including budgeting and construction. Knowledge of Louisiana's state business operations, computer software in accounting, personnel, budgeting, etc. Knowledge of the legislative process and workings of state government. Job Duties and Other Information The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) administers all aspects of the financial, physical plant, and construction operations of LSMSA. The DFO is also responsible for information technology, human resources, food service operations, and legislative matters. Financial operations include the development of the annual budget request and day-to-day decisions regarding that budget. Physical plant operations encompass the development of the annual capital outlays request and oversight and management of all construction, repair, and maintenance projects and daily operations. Information technology includes decisions and oversight of the school’s computer resources, both software and hardware as well as communications and connectivity. Human resources involves the policy-making, decisions regarding salaries and benefits, position control, etc. Food service operations range from development of specifications for the food service contract to the day-to-day oversight and inspection of the kitchen and dining hall operation. The DFO directly supervises a staff of seven employees. The CFO indirectly supervises all purchasing, personnel, maintenance, and other business systems and operations at LSMSA and serves as liaison between LSMSA and various state and federal offices, agencies, institutions, and departments. Applicants should be dedicated to an environment that is highly focused on student development and support. Further, applicants should have a commitment to their own personal and professional development and have a desire to be a member of a team. The job description, duties, responsibilities, and required/preferred qualifications can be found here. The salary range for this 12-month position is $90,000 - $100,000. Starting date to be determined. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email