SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under general direction of the Division of Financial Management, the director in the Department of Management and Budget provides leadership for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) management, budget and planning processes; monitors and supports the budget development process, including the publication of annual operating budget; monitors spending patterns to assure compliance with the budget; provides leadership in the development of short- and long-range planning processes, and monitors the implementation of plans; provides supervision and guidance to the grants management team to secure and monitor external grant opportunities; provides leadership for the analysis and improvement of various management functions; maintains liaison with state and county management, budget and planning officials; and assists the Board and superintendent in interpreting and developing support for annual operating budgets. Physical Demands:NoneSpecial Requirements:The requirements of the job necessitate night and weekend work.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under general direction of the Division of Financial Management, the director in the Department of Management and Budget provides leadership for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) management, budget and planning processes; monitors and supports the budget development process, including the publication of annual operating budget; monitors spending patterns to assure compliance with the budget; provides leadership in the development of short- and long-range planning processes, and monitors the implementation of plans; provides supervision and guidance to the grants management team to secure and monitor external grant opportunities; provides leadership for the analysis and improvement of various management functions; maintains liaison with state and county management, budget and planning officials; and assists the Board and superintendent in interpreting and developing support for annual operating budgets. Physical Demands:NoneSpecial Requirements:The requirements of the job necessitate night and weekend work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of good management, budget and planning practices and the ability to institute these in the Montgomery County Public Schools. Ability to interpret the significance of financial and other planning data; conceptualize and implement new processes; and promote teamwork among people and units within an organization. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Ability to present budget information concisely to elected officials, and community organizations and address queries with confidence. This position requires the knowledge and application of the six leadership standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth System (MCAAP/MCBOA PGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required with at least 10 years of recent experience in budgeting and planning practices; or Master's degree and at least five years of recent experience in budgeting and planning. Experience in developing short and long-range fiscal, strategic, and operational plans for a large public institution; experience with position budgeting; experience in organizational and management analysis; and experience in supervising and coordinating staff in budget development work; or other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:None