Assistant Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer at Fountain-Fort Carson School District #8

Description:
An Assistant Superintendent of Business Office is anticipated for the 2025-2026 school year.

Job Function:
Oversee and direct the administration and coordination of the District's business services to include budget, finance, accounting, payroll, insurance, and pupil account. 

Qualifications:
   - Masters degree with demonstrated course work and experience in finance, accounting or leadership management (Preferred)
   - Experience required in school finance, school business administration, governmental accounting and/or public accounting

Mission Statement:
    "To develop generations of world class learners capable of being successful members of society; by providing a positive, empowering, and safe environment where academic excellence is the desired result for all students."

District Profile:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight spans an area of approximately 150 square miles.  The city of Fountain, Fort Carson Military Installation, Rock Creek Township, and several surrounding rural areas all fall within the District parameters.  Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight has experienced consistent growth.
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight includes eight elementary schools and two dedicated preschools.  Four of the elementary schools and a preschool are located in the city of Fountain (Aragon, Jordahl, Mesa, Eagleside Elementary schools, and Conrad Early Learning Center) while the other four elementary schools (Abrams, Patriot, Mountainside, and Weikel Elementary and Weikel Preschool) are located on Fort Carson. The district has two middle schools.  Fountain Middle School is located in the city of Fountain and Carson Middle School is located on Fort Carson.  The district’s two high schools, Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center, are both located in the city of Fountain.
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight boasts award-winning and nationally recognized schools.  District Eight is recognized by Colorado Government officials and the State Board of Education as a leader in student achievement.  The District is a model for lowering the achievement gap for minority students and low socio-economic children.

Website Information:
District site: www.ffc8.org
Business Office:  https://www.ffc8.org/departments/accounting-and-payroll

Closing Date for Completed Application Packet:  March 3rd, 2025 (at 12:00 p.m)

Application Procedure:
A completed packet must include:

                                                   - a certified employment application on-line at www.ffc8.org
                                                   - a letter of application
                                                   - a current resume
                                                   - two current letters of recommendation; one from colleague and one from a supervisor in present district
                                                   - complete transcripts
                                                   - answers to the questions in the application (1/2 page max per question)
                                            (We recommend completing your answers in Word and copy and paste into the application section.)
                                                   - Interview Stream Digital Interview 

Attention:          Joel D. Hamilton
                           Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources                              
                           10665 Jimmy Camp Road
                           Fountain, CO  80817

Timelines for hiring new Principal: 

01/14/25               Vacancy posted
03/03/25               Application process closes
03/06/25               Paper screen
03/11/25               Central Office Interview
03/14/25               Director Level Interviews
TBD                     Superintendent Interview
04/23/25               Board of Education approval
TBD                      Date of employment