Business Manager - South Point High

Gaston County Schools•Belmont, NC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Business Manager performs technical, administrative, and supervisory work to coordinate and support school leadership. The role coordinates, supervises, and participates in a broad range of complex clerical, technical, and other school operations. Within assigned authority, the employee independently analyzes and resolves problems, gathers information from varied sources, prepares correspondence and reports, and provides informational data. The position involves situations that may require discretionary judgment, analysis, and independent action. Under the general direction of the Principal, the Business Manager is the primary staff person responsible for coordinating school custodial operations, supplies, facilities, transportation, and grounds maintenance. The position serves as a liaison between the school and several district departments. The employee must be prompt and reliable, communicate effectively and courteously, follow instructions and procedures, maintain orderly records, and establish effective working relationships. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Two years of post-secondary business or office education is preferred. Proficiency in Word and Excel and the ability to use other software as needed are required. The position is non-exempt, with an entry-level classification of grade 59, step 00. If offered the position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to use other software programs as needed.
Promptness and reliability.
Good organizational and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Ability to be tactful and courteous.
Ability to operate a variety of office machines.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
Ability to file records and reports in proper sequential order.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, departmental and school managers, employees, and the general public.
Ability to perform the stated physical functions and sedentary work requirements.
If offered a position, must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of post-secondary business or office education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate custodial scheduling and custodial duties and responsibilities.
Order supplies.
Manage facilities, including facility rental schedules, agreements, and arrangements.
Follow up on work-order requests from school staff and generate necessary work orders for the district Facilities Department.
Coordinate bus routes and bus scheduling.
Supervise bus drivers with the Lead Bus Driver.
Coordinate bus driver payroll with the Lead Bus Driver and Financial Secretary, subject to review and approval by the Principal.
Manage bus responsibilities for the feeder area in connection with implementation of the two-tier bus system.
Coordinate lawn and grounds maintenance.
Serve as the school liaison to the District Facilities Department, Transportation Department, School Nutrition Department, and Technology Support Services.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.