Iowa School for the Deaf

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Residential Counselor (Cont.)

Iowa School for the Deaf

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Announces Employment Opportunity

Director of Business Operations

Be part of an innovative and successful special education program serving students in the State of Iowa. “Iowa is a place where you can meet not only career objectives but personal goals as well…a place where you will enjoy balance.”

Send resume, credentials, copies of transcripts and cover letter to Human Resources; Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired; 1002 G Avenue; Vinton, IA 52349. Additional information and job posting available at http://www.iowa-braille.k12.ia.us/ and http://www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org/

Or contact Human Resources at Phone: 319-472-5221, ext. 1226; Email: for more information.

Primary Function:

· Serves as an Institutional Official of the Special School programs for the Board of Regents, State of Iowa (BOR).

· Plans, develops and directs all professional financial management, budgeting, business and related administrative services for both Special School programs.

· Serves as head accountant and provides leadership and coordination of all financial transactions.

· Responsible for the supervision of Business Office and Information Technology department staff.

· Collects, maintains and analyzes financial data to support management decisions and prepares related reports for use by the Superintendent, BOR, affiliate agencies and grant sources.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field plus at least six years of accounting or finance experience, including supervisory experience, is required. Applicants must have the ability to reach the level of sign language proficiency designated for the position within the time frame established by the School’s Sign Language Communication Policy. The ability to travel within the state regularly, including some overnights is also required.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree, experience working in an education setting, and eligibility for Certified Public Accountant status preferred.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be determined by the successful applicant’s educational and experiential qualifications. A comprehensive benefit package is available, including relocation assistance.

Position Details: Full-time, Calendar-year appointment. Position starts as soon as possible. Primary office location will be at the Iowa School for the Deaf – Council Bluffs, IA. Criminal and other relevant background checks required.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted beginning immediately. Applications received by February 20, 2015 will be given first consideration.

Iowa School for the Deaf / Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. A Board of Regents, State of Iowa Program.

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