Assistant Superintendent for Business

Guilderland Central School District; Guilderland Center (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilderland Central School District seeks an Assistant Superintendent for Business to shape financial strategy and non-instructional operations across the district. This senior leader reports to the Superintendent and partners with the Board, staff, families, and the community to translate priorities into sound financial plans.

The role oversees district budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, procurement, payroll, benefits, and capital projects, driving efficient systems that support

Qualifications

• Valid NY SBA or SDBL certification, or Albany County Civil Service equivalent.
• Minimum five years of successful experience as Assistant Superintendent for Business or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience leading budgets, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational services.

Responsibilities

• Lead district-wide non-instructional operations and financial planning.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the district budget and reporting.
• Ensure internal controls, procurement, and compliance with state laws.
• Oversee the business office, transportation, facilities, technology, and food service.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent, Board, staff, families, and community stakeholders.
• Lead labor relations and negotiate contracts across multiple bargaining units.
• Direct purchasing and ensure RFPs comply with NYS statutes.
• Coordinate payroll and employee/retiree benefits.

Skills

System-level leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial stewardship

Process design

Education

SBA/SDBL certification

Job description

Assistant Superintendent for Business

Reports to the Superintendent of schools

About the Leadership Opportunity

Guilderland Central School District is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Assistant Superintendent for Business to shape the systems and services that support teaching, learning, and student success. Reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools, this district-level leader will guide financial strategy and non-instructional operations across a highly regarded school community. The role offers theopportunity to pair long-range vision with practical execution, build effective and sustainable systems, and work with a wide range of stakeholders to turn priorities into results.

Leadership Skill Set

System-level leadership and vision: The ability to see across the organization, set direction, align resources with district priorities, and lead complex work from strategy through implementation.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement: Strong written, verbal, and listening skills, with the judgment to communicate clearly and build trust among stakeholders with varied interests and perspectives.

Financial and operational expertise: Successful experience leading budgets, financial reporting, internal controls, operational services, and the responsible stewardship of public resources.

Ability to build effective systems: A record of designing, improving, and sustaining efficient processes, accountability structures, and technology-enabled practices that strengthen service and performance.

Supporting Attributes:

A collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively in a shared decision-making environment.

The ability to lead, develop, and support teams at both the school and district levels.

• An adaptable, coachable mindset; sound judgment; creative problem-solving; and a constructive sense of humor.

A commitment to educational excellence and to ensuring that business and operational decisions advance student outcomes.

Focused Leadership Area’s

Serve as the district’s senior leader for non-instructional operations, ensuring that financial and operational services advance the district mission and support every student’s success. Partner with the Superintendent, Board of Education, district leaders, staff, families, and community stakeholders to translate priorities into sound financial and operational plans.

Lead development, administration, monitoring, and communication of the district budget, including financial reporting, internal controls, transaction processing, long range financial planning, and compliance with school finance requirements and state law.

Build and continuously improve effective, transparent systems that strengthen accountability, service quality, efficiency, and informed decision-making.

Oversee the business office, student transportation, facilities management, network technology, food service, and other non-instructional support services.

Ensure compliance with New York State aid formulas, federal grant requirements, audit standards, applicable school law, and district policy.

Play a leadership role in labor-management relations and contract negotiations with multiple bargaining units.

Direct purchasing and ensure that quotes, bids, and requests for proposals are prepared and released in accordance with New York State statutes and district policy.

Coordinate payroll and employee and retiree benefits.

Provide oversight for capital projects, renovations, facilities management, and support staff services.

Use technology thoughtfully to improve workflows, controls, access to information, and organizational effectiveness.

Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

Community: Guilderland is a residential community covering 66 square miles adjacent to Albany and near Schenectady. Many of its 38,000 residents are attracted to the community because of its excellent school system and its proximity to major area employers such as The State University of New York at Albany, Albany Medical Center and New York State Government.

School District: The Guilderland Central School District has five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The district serves approximately 4,900 students and enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and commitment to meeting the needs of the whole child.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid New York State School Business Administrator (SBA) or School District Business Leader (SDBL) certification, or qualifications that meet Albany County Civil Service requirements.
• At least five years of successful experience as an Assistant Superintendent for Business, School Business Official, or in a comparable leadership role.