Program Compliance Analyst (Limited Term)

About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities.

THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of “like pay for like work."

Job Summary
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Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:
A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, statistics, data science or related field; and

EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years’ experience with varied responsibilities in program fund auditing, compliance, control and record-keeping, including experience with financial report preparation. ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS: A person in this classification will work in an office environment, with controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. An employee in this job class may interact with staff and members of the public under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing division rules and policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The examination process for this classification may consist of: 1. A review of application materials; and 2. An oral board virtual examination (Tentative date: July 13, 2025)

THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TERM – TEMPORARY.

PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) IN YOUR APPLICATION:

• Letter of Introduction (Required Document)
• Resume (Required Document)

Closing Date/Time: 2026-07-10

San Mateo County Office of Education

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