Part Time or Shared Service Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated School District | Layton, NJ

  
CountySussex
Posted Date 8/04/2026
Expiration Date8/14/2026
Description

Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated School District

The Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated School District is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as the Part Time School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the management of the district's financial and business affairs, ensuring the efficient use of resources to support the educational mission of the school.

Anticipated start date: September 1, 2026

Part Time Position - 12 Months

3-4 Days/Week + Board Meetings

Pre-K-6 Public School

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be experienced in all areas of business functions

  • Hold a valid NJ School Business Administrator Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility;
  • Two+ years’ experience as a Business Administrator/Board Secretary or Assistant Business Administrator in a public school system;
  • Experience with GAAP accounting procedures;
  • Experience in CDK Systems, a plus;
  • Hands-on experience with budget development;
  • Knowledge with OPRA laws and appropriate responses;
  • Knowledge of School Board Census, mandatory training compliance and financial disclosures;
  • Solid working knowledge of statutory and code requirements related to school finance and purchasing;
  • Knowledge and experience in developing and overseeing all aspects of a school district budget, construction and maintenance;
  • Knowledge and experience with School Treasurer’s Reports and bank reconciliations;
  • Knowledge and experience with district payroll, personnel, FMLA and state benefits;
  • Knowledge and experience with labor/union relations;
  • Medical and criminal history background check review;
  • Knowledge of local/state/federal reporting requirements, deadlines and applicable laws;
  • Experience with EWEG, NJ DOE Homeroom and related reports, including ASSA, DRTRS, Extraordinary Aid and Chapter 44;
  • Experience and development with grants including ESEA, IDEA and local grants;
  • Knowledge of insurance/risk management and workers’ compensation;
  • Knowledge and management of food service, building operations, transportation;
  • Capital projects management experience;
  • Excellent technology and computer application skills;
  • Experience with maintaining accurate Board meeting minutes;
  • Strong organizational, technical, collaborative and communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills interacting with the community;
  • Strong presentation skills;
  • Must be willing to work with all stakeholders

SALARY RANGE: $60,000-$70,000

Send resume, Cover letter, Copy of valid certification and names/contact information for (3) references to:

Dr. Lisa Schleer, Superintendent

Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated School District

100 Route 560

Layton, NJ 07851

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 14, 2026

COMPLIANCE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, successful candidates must reside in New Jersey or establish New Jersey residency within one year of employment.

County
Sussex
Type of Job (PreK-12 or Higher Ed.)
PreK-12

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