Asset Management Coordinator

About the role

The Office of the Controller is responsible for the financial operations of Chicago Public Schools, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Internal Accounts, and Corporate Accounting. The Asset Management Coordinator will assist CPS with the management of school-based, network and central office assets, internal controls regarding these assets and compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, support and train CPS staff on the purchase, use and disposal of CPS assets.
• Aid with the system-wide implementation of asset management and inventory software.
• Aid with the development of CPS policies related to asset management and inventory control.
• Manage, monitor, support and train CPS staff in the inventorying of Instructional Materials.
• Review and update policies and procedures on asset management to ensure current requirements are met.
• Daily management of contractors, consultants and/or temporary employees.
• Work with asset management software team to integrate existing assets into new software, link CPS Oracle modules with new software and assist the consultant/CPS staff in the performance of annual inventory counts.
• Minimize the risk of non-compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in asset management or a related field in Accounting or Finance.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in the realization of expectations set.
• Expertise in leadership development and instructional leadership.
• Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing).
• High levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
• Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment.
• Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success.
• Knowledge of operations, budget/finance, management and organizational development.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps.

Pay

Estimated Annual Salary Range: $44,000.00

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position.