The Byram Township School District is a high performing school district serving PK-8th grade students from Byram township in Sussex County. The school is located in Stanhope, New Jersey.
Our district values diversity and is committed to filling open positions with dynamic individuals who will be dedicated to supporting our district’s mission.
Byram Schools identifies as its core mission the intellectual, social, and emotional development of all learners.
We strive to develop students who are contributing members of society, individuals who are respectful of others, independent learners capable of acquiring information and making informed and responsible decisions.
For the 2026-2027 school year, Byram Intermediate School is seeking a highly qualified School Business Administrator-School Board Secretary.
- The ideal candidate will foster trust, transparency, innovation, and high-accountability systems that advance student opportunity and ensure long-term district stability to efficiently manage and oversee all financial, operational, and administrative functions of the district, ensuring that resources are used effectively to support student learning and educational programs. This role provides strategic leadership in budgeting, facilities management, and business operations, while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and board policies.
- Establishing district-wide systems that strengthen fiscal stability and operational cohesion
Responsibilities:
- To efficiently manage and oversee all financial, operational, and administrative functions of the district, ensuring that resources are used effectively to support student learning and educational programs
- This role provides strategic leadership in budgeting, facilities management, and business operations, while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and board policies
- Oversee in the development and administration of the annual school budget and oversee all financial operations
- Serve as Board Secretary, including preparing agendas, attending meetings, and maintaining official records and minutes
- Oversee purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Supervise and manage facilities, maintenance, custodial, transportation, and food service operations
- Administer risk management and insurance programs for the district
- Coordinate long-range facilities planning, construction projects, and capital improvements
- Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements, audits, and state/federal regulations
- Works with the Superintendent to facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to maximize efficiency and coherence of district
Functions as an integral member of the district leadership team that works collaboratively to ensure that financial, facilities, and operational decisions support student learning, staff effectiveness, and program innovation.
Required:
- NJ certification - School Business Administrator Certificate; Standard, CEAS or CE
- Knowledge of school finance, budgeting, and GAAP-compliant accounting practices
- Experience with district operations, including facilities, transportation, and food services preferred
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Criminal History background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency
Job Description: as per the attached School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 based on education level and experience
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, dental benefits and vision, or insurance buy out, if waived.
Other: Enrollment in Pension Retirement System (TPAF), 3 Personal Days, 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 Family Illness
Deadline to Apply: 4/17/2026
Start Date: 7/1/2026
Application Procedure:
Send cover letter, resume and copy of certifications attn: Dr. Kurt Ceresnak, Superintendent at jobs@byramschools.org.