AOE Education Finance Director Position Available In Washington, Vermont

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• Overview
• The Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) is seeking an experienced andhighly skilled Education Finance Director to lead its Education Financeunit.

This is a pivotal leadership position that directly influences thefinancial health and sustainability of Vermonts education system. TheDirector will spearhead high-stakes policy revisions and strategicfinancial planning, ensuring that Vermonts education funding mechanismsremain equitable, effective, and fiscally responsible.

This role requires a visionary leader who can navigate the complexitiesof state and federal education finance laws, collaborate withpolicymakers, and provide expert financial oversight. The Director willbe responsible for ensuring that the state’s education finance systemaligns with Vermont’s long-term educational goals, supportingaffordability while maintaining high-quality learning experiences forall students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background infinancial management, education policy, and strategic decision-making todrive positive changes within the Agency and across Vermonts educationallandscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on education finance for the state of Vermont, providing data-driven insights to support policy development
• Oversee the operations of the Education Finance Data Team, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
• Lead efforts to revise Vermonts education funding mechanisms to improve affordability and sustainability
• Act as the primary Agency representative on education finance matters, providing expert testimony during legislative sessions and engaging with education stakeholders
• Collaborate with state agencies, including the Joint Fiscal Office, Tax Department, State Treasurer’s Office, and the Department of Finance and Management, to coordinate financial policies and legislative changes
• Work closely with the Special Education Finance and Education Medicaid teams, ensuring compliance with laws and optimizing federal funding opportunities
• Guide and support the implementation of new state and federal education finance policies
• Engage with external stakeholders such as school business officers, Vermont Superintendents Association, Vermont School Boards Association, and Vermont Principals Association to provide guidance on legislative and financial changes affecting school districts
• Supervise and support the Special Education Finance Director and AOE Medicaid Administrator in their respective roles, ensuring effective financial oversight of these programs.
• Why Join the AOE?
• This is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role at the center ofeducation finance in Vermont.

The Education Finance Director will play apivotal role in shaping the states funding policies and ensuring fiscalresponsibility while supporting quality education for all Vermontstudents. If you have the expertise and passion for financial leadershipin public education, we encourage you to apply.##

• Environmental Factors
• Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting but some travelwill require private means of transportation.

Duties may require sometime outside of normal work hours. Incumbent will be expected to testifybefore the Legislature and/or assist other Agency leaders in doing so.