(DOE-029-26) County School Business Administrator

New Jersey Department of Education•Paterson, NJ

8d•$79,246 - $133,981•Remote

About The Position

The County School Business Administrator will advise and consult with local school districts on business and other support practices pursuant to law and regulations; coordinate county office and local district staff in school business practices pursuant to law and regulations; develop and encourage efforts to improve school business efficiency among local school districts in major budget areas; assist the Executive County Superintendent in the review and approval of school budgets; review, analyze, and recommend appropriate action to the Executive County Superintendent on local school district functions to include requests for financial aid, requests for spending growth limitation adjustments, proposals in school facilities, transportation routes, and contracts and leasing/purchasing of school buses; monitor local school district business management functions for proper performance and efficiency; analyzes districts business management practices, reviews school and district budgets in accordance with state laws and regulations and assists Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to increase efficiency and cost savings; and perform related work as required per the Executive County Superintendent of Schools and PL 2007, Chapter 63.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a CPA license.
Five (5) years of experience in public education, at least three (3) years of which shall be experience in school business management including school budget preparation and/or review.
New Jersey Administrative Certificate with endorsement for either School Business Administrator or Assistant Superintendent for Business.
New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of district procedures, operations, and management practices.
Experience in developing school district budgets in accordance with state law.
Knowledge of applicable fiscal law and code.
Experience with collaborative decision making with district administrators, boards of education, and community members.

Responsibilities

Advise and consult with local school districts on business and other support practices pursuant to law and regulations.
Coordinate county office and local district staff in school business practices pursuant to law and regulations.
Develop and encourage efforts to improve school business efficiency among local school districts in major budget areas.
Assist the Executive County Superintendent in the review and approval of school budgets.
Review, analyze, and recommend appropriate action to the Executive County Superintendent on local school district functions including requests for financial aid, requests for spending growth limitation adjustments, proposals in school facilities, transportation routes, and contracts and leasing/purchasing of school buses.
Monitor local school district business management functions for proper performance and efficiency.
Analyze districts business management practices.
Review school and district budgets in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to increase efficiency and cost savings.
Perform related work as required per the Executive County Superintendent of Schools and PL 2007, Chapter 63.