Business Manager @ Bessemer City High

Gaston County Schools•Bessemer City, NC

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 broad range of complex clerical, technical, and other school functions. Within the limits of assigned authority, the Business Manager analyzes and resolves problems independently, gathers information from various sources, prepares correspondence and reports, and provides informational data. Unusual situations 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 school custodial scheduling and responsibilities, supply ordering, facility management and rentals, work-order follow-up, transportation and bus scheduling, coordination with bus drivers, and grounds maintenance. The role also serves as the school liaison to several district departments. The position reports directly to the Principal and is classified as non-exempt. The listed entry-level salary classification is grade 59, step 00; no salary amount is provided. 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 Microsoft 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 and sequential order.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, departmental and school managers, employees, and the general public.
If offered the position, pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Two years of post-secondary business or office education is 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.
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; 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.