Title — Assistant Superintendent for District Services
Location — Central Office - Castleton, NY
Introduction
Questar III BOCES believes in changing lives, realizing dreams, and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is to create a student-centered culture that places students first, supported by core values of:
• Excellence – delivering high-quality work at a craftsman’s level.
• Leadership & Service – exceeding expectations and solving difficult challenges.
• Innovation – creating and continuously improving programs and services that meet the evolving needs of our districts.
We seek a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Assistant Superintendent for District Services. This executive role will oversee district-wide financial services and provide support to the Deputy Superintendent as well as ensuring alignment with Questar III BOCES mission, vision, and values.
Key Responsibilities
Business and Financial Operations
- Provide strategic leadership for statewide financial services including State Aid, Special Education Aid, Medicaid reimbursement, Internal/Claims Auditing, Asset Management, GASB 75 Actuarial Services, and other core offerings.
- Develop and manage service budgets, long-term planning, and fiscal compliance.
- Benchmark, monitor, and improve financial service performance.
- Ensure services meet or exceed the needs of participating districts and BOCES.
District Services Oversight
- Support operations in areas including facilities, capital projects, planning, and other shared district services.
- Oversee consortiums and trusts such as the Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Workers’ Compensation Consortium and Health Insurance Trust.
- Identify new business opportunities and design innovative solutions to expand Questar III’s portfolio of services.
Personnel Leadership
- Supervise, evaluate, and develop financial services staff.
- Promote professional growth through training, coaching, and professional development.
- Support recruitment and hiring efforts led by service leaders.
Strategic Planning and Collaboration
- Conduct annual program reviews and implement improvements to enhance services.
- Serve as liaison to school districts, BOCES, and NYSED, ensuring responsive support and transparent communication.
- Actively contribute as a member of the Questar III BOCES leadership team.
- Collaborate on organizational initiatives, staff meetings, and regional partnerships.
Required Qualifications
- Certification: NYS School District Business Leader (SDBL) or School Business Administrator (SBA).
- Experience: 7+ years of successful administrative leadership required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of school finance, operations, and shared services. Experience as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred.
- Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, fiscal management, and data-driven decision-making.
- Proven leadership in supervising staff and fostering a collaborative culture.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Commitment to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Authority and Reporting
The Assistant Superintendent is authorized to act on delegated responsibilities in consultation with the Deputy Superintendent and in accordance with law, Commissioner’s regulations, and Questar III BOCES policies. Reporting includes regular updates to the Deputy Superintendent, as well as periodic reports to the Questar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), participating school districts, and regional/state agencies.
Application Information
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by November 28, 2025.
Please visit Questar III BOCES Employment Opportunities (https://www.questar.org) for more details and to submit your application.