Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for daily administrative functions, providing input for strategic planning, collaborating on policy development and implementation, and serving a critical role in driving organizational performance of the 22 nd District Agricultural Association (District) which produces the annual San Diego County Fair. The CAO oversees resource allocation and ensures smooth business service operations such as administration, accounting and finance, human resources, and risk management.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CAO works collaboratively with the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Communications Officer and reports directly to the CEO. The CAO consults with and advises on policies and programs and employee understanding and engagement on business priorities and key initiatives aligned with District’s vision, strategy, and production of the Fair.
The CAO manages various business service contracts including food and beverage, horse racing, and equestrian center operations and serves as District’s project manager for all capital infrastructure investments. Additionally, the CAO identifies risks, resolves issues that may arise, and ensures timely reporting to the CEO or regulatory entities, and may assist in other tasks.
This position is located in Del Mar, CA
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Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with artificial light and climate control in the heart of the main campus of the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Important Information: This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications submitted without an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions, and/or does not follow formatting instructions will be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process.
Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see the Desirable Qualifications section for more information.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors .In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Our Amazing Perks!
There are many benefits to joining our team, we have a Comprehensive Employee's Benefits Package which includes: Health and wellness benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, etc.); Time off benefits (e.g., paid vacation, sick leave, professional development days, personal holidays, 11-paid holidays per year, etc.); Financial security benefits (e.g., California Public Employees' Retirement (CalPERS) pension upon retirement, 401(k), life insurance for excluded employees: supervisors / managers, etc.).
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Resume
A resume is required and must include the years positions were held, responsibilities, number of direct reports, and education.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)/SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (SQ) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Note: Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not substitute for the required SOQ.
The SOQ describes your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the information contained in the position description, minimum qualifications, and desirable qualifications sections that are identified in the duty statement. You must provide specific examples. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance.
SOQ Requirements:Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
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