Business Administrator (10+ years School District experience/NJDOE certification)

QUALIFICATIONS/ CERTIFICATION:

• NJ certification as School Business Administrator, or eligible for same
• A minimum of three (3) years administrative experience in a public school system
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Such alternatives as the superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable 

 
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOAL: The School Business Administrator is the member of the administrative staff who bears the prime responsibility for all non-instructional services, and administers the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best educational services within the scope of the financial resources available.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

       The School Business Administrator will:

• Plan and prepare the annual school district budget, and prepare long range plans in terms of community resources and needs.
• See that the purchasing of all materials, equipment and services is done in accordance with law and school district policy.
• Attend and participate in all meetings of the board of education, and act as the administration's representative to the following board committees: Food Service, Transportation, Buildings and Grounds, and Finance.
• Work with other administrators, architects, attorneys, and financial advisors in the planning of construction, contracting, and in acquiring suitable financing.
• Coordinate all non-instructional services, and supervise personnel and/or outside contractors in the areas of transportation, plant operation and maintenance, food service, purchasing/warehousing, insurance, budget control, investments, and the fiscal aspects of federal/ state projects.
• Provide for programs of in service training to improve the skills of school business management personnel.
• Supervise the accounting system necessary to provide the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education with accurate financial reports in all areas.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the board of education, administrative directives, and state and federal regulations which are appropriate to the position.
• Demonstrate competence in his/her administrative role, and share in the responsibilities which contribute to the depth and scope of the total school program.
• Keep account of the school district's financial transactions, including a current detailed account of all expenditures.
• Give the board a detailed report of its financial transactions at the close of each fiscal year, and file a copy with the appropriate office of the Department of Education.
• Work with other administrators and professional staff, and assist in the negotiation of employee contracts with input as to policy and procedures affecting same.
• Direct, and establish the necessary procedural policies for, the business operation of the district in conjunction with other school administrators.
• Assist, in cooperation with the Superintendent of Schools, in the development of all contracts and grants which obligate the board.
• Be responsible for all other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.