Technology Budget & E-Rate Specialist

Technology Budget & E-Rate Specialist Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Job Details Job ID:

5070498

Application Deadline:

Apr 14, 2025 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Mar 31, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for providing service, support, and collaboration for Technology Services in the areas of Budget Management, Utility Invoicing, and E-Rate related services. The Technology Budget & E-Rate Specialist will facilitate the communication between the vendors, E-Rate administrators, district campus or facilities, and Technology Services to provide innovative, timely, and accurate solutions that create value in support of CFISD goals and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in management information systems, business administration or related field preferred. Willing to complete training and professional growth. Proficient in the use of PC and software applications. Strong written and verbal communication. Exemplary interpersonal skills. Comprehensive knowledge of budgets and budget management. Proficient in the creation of Requests for Proposals as related to E-Rate. Previous buying experience strongly preferred, or ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills. Four (4) years of budget and/or buying-related experience. Must be able to lift 25 pounds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

244 days

SALARY/PAY GRADE

$58,435/TC-4 Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year 2024-2025 ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Summarizes current financial status by documenting financial transactions, collecting information, and preparing balance sheets and other reports. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Prepares payments by verifying documentation for monthly utility services. Establish and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures for technology E-Rate purchases. Manage the purchase of technology E-Rate products or commodities as directed by competitive bids, competitive sealed proposals, requests for proposals, government catalog contract purchases, informal quotations, and negotiation following established district criteria and state purchasing rules. Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify department needs, and refine specifications as related to E-Rate commodities or monthly utility services. Follow proper channels to obtain purchase authorization according to district and department policy. Research and prepare bid specifications. Liaison between Technology Services and district facilities and/or vendors with regard to utilities or E-Rate commodities. Partner with Finance and budget managers to forecast commodity costs, build cost projections, and report on variances to budget. Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts. Place orders to procure requisitioned items or services. Solve problems with orders or invoicing in an efficient and timely manner. Report recommendations to reduce cost and increase value to the Assistant Director of Technology Support Services. Responsible for work documentation of all assigned jobs. Keep the Assistant Director of Technology Support Services informed of all activities or problems. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. Perform other duties assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental D emands/

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Prolonged use of computer. Repetitive hand motions. Frequent standing, walking; moderate bending. stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Applications will be reviewed Not all applicants will be interviewed Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$58,435 Per Year Job Requirements Contact Information Kimberly Bowlin ,

Assistant Director, Technology Support Services ISC Phone:

281-897-6489

Email:

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