Business Manager - South Point High

GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS•Belmont, NC

10d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Business Manager performs technical, administrative, and supervisory work to coordinate and support school leadership. The role supervises, coordinates, and participates in a wide variety of complex clerical, technical, and other school duties. Within assigned authority, the employee is expected to analyze and resolve problems independently, gather information from multiple sources, compose letters, generate reports, and provide informational data. Unusual situations may require discretionary judgment, analysis, and independent action. Under the general direction of the Principal, the Business Manager coordinates school operations involving custodial services, supplies, facilities, transportation, grounds maintenance, and liaison work with district departments. The position reports directly to the Principal and is classified as non-exempt. Applicants offered a position must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Requirements

Must be prompt and reliable.
Must possess good organizational and communication skills.
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 and sequential order.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, departmental and school managers, employees, and the general public.
Minimum of a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must be proficient in Word and Excel and able to use other software programs as needed.
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/office education preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate custodial scheduling and custodian 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.
Manage bus routes and bus scheduling.
Supervise bus drivers with the Lead Bus Driver.
Manage bus driver payroll with the Lead Bus Driver and Financial Secretary; payroll is reviewed and approved by the Principal.
Manage bus responsibilities for the feeder area 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.