(DOE-006-26) Manager 1, Education

New Jersey Department of Education•Ewing Township, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Superintendent of Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, Department of Education, directs, manages, and supervises an important, primarily single objective program or unit. This includes the development, planning, organization, and supervision of goals, policies, procedures, and work processes of the program and staff. This position provides executive leadership over the Business Office, Facilities and Maintenance, Security, Housekeeping, Storeroom, and Dining Services, and directly supervises transportation staff. The role is responsible for the overall management and performance of these functions, including oversight of staff, resolution of complex operational issues, and ensuring services are effectively coordinated and aligned with school priorities. It provides strategic direction in fiscal management, procurement, facility operations, and campus safety, and establishes and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position also serves as a key advisor to leadership and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support the school’s operations and long-term needs, and performs other related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree in education or a field related to the area of assignment.
Five (5) years of experience in education or other field that is directly related to the functions of the assigned position, including two (2) years in administrative or supervisory capacity.
Selected candidate must rate at an intermediate level from the Sign Language Proficiency Interview within two years from their start date.
All final candidates must be fingerprinted and bear the $78.38 cost of the criminal history check in order to qualify for employment at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
New Jersey residency must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission.
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations.
The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Five (5) years of experience working in a business office or managing a large team in an educational institution; practical knowledge and experience in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

Directs, manages, and supervises an important, primarily single objective program or unit.
Develops, plans, organizes, and supervises goals, policies, procedures, and work processes of the program and staff.
Provides executive leadership over the Business Office, Facilities and Maintenance, Security, Housekeeping, Storeroom, and Dining Services.
Directly supervises transportation staff.
Responsible for the overall management and performance of these functions, including oversight of staff, resolution of complex operational issues, and ensuring services are effectively coordinated and aligned with school priorities.
Provides strategic direction in fiscal management, procurement, facility operations, and campus safety.
Establishes and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Serves as a key advisor to leadership.
Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support the school’s operations and long-term needs.
Performs other related work as required.