Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Rahway School District; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Business Administrator/Board Secretary. This pivotal role involves managing the district's business affairs, ensuring financial resources align with educational goals, and overseeing budget development. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in education or business administration, with a strong commitment to supporting the district's mission. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the educational landscape and help shape the future of students in the community. If you are passionate about education and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Certification as a School Business Administrator required.
• Minimum of three years teaching or business-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage business affairs of the district efficiently.
• Develop the annual district-wide budget and oversee payroll preparation.

Skills

New Jersey Certification as a School Business Administrator

Teaching experience

Business administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Business

Master's degree in Education or Business

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TITLE: Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Minimum Requirements

• Valid New Jersey Certification as a School Business Administrator
• Minimum of three years teaching experience or business related experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
  
  

REPORTS TO: Superintendent, Board of Education as Secretary of the Board

JOB GOAL: To supervise, manage and coordinate the business affairs of the district efficiently and effectively to ensure that educational support services help to achieve the educational goals of the district with available financial resources.

Role Responsibilities

• Works with the Superintendent in the development of the annual district-wide budget based on individual school needs, presenting the final budget to the Board of Education and to the public
• Oversees the preparation of the district payroll and ensures proper maintenance of records related to auditing requirements, tax laws, and employee benefits.
• Is responsible for implementing hospitalization, major medical and other types of board-approved employee benefit plans.
• Is responsible for all purchasing in accordance with law, Administrative Code, Board of Education policy, and Superintendent's approval
• Is responsible for the accounting system in order to provide the Board of Education and administration with accurate financial reports
• Is responsible for investment of board funds in accordance with board policy.
• Works with the Superintendent in acquiring suitable financing for construction and renovation projects
• Conducts the business aspects of contracted school food services and contracted transportation services
• Maintains an accurate record of all current insurance coverage and claims
• Prepares analytical and cost reports of the business affairs of the school system
• Assists the Superintendent and the Board in developing and updating policies for all aspects of the school business operation
• Safeguards and maintains all records and papers of the board and devises a system of acceptable recording and filing to guarantee the safety and availability of all reports, minutes of meetings, contracts, communications and publications, and such other documents as the board may place in the secretary’s custody.
• Acts as the Custodian of Records; is responsible for the retention and destruction of public documents in accordance with state law and retention schedules.
• Notifies all board members of regular and special meetings and committee meetings. Calls special meetings whenever requested by the board president or by a majority of the board. Attends all board meetings and committee meetings.
• Records all proceedings of board meetings, prepares the official meeting minutes and handles all board correspondence.
• Performs duties related to school elections as required by law and works cooperatively with the county board of elections, the county clerk and district board of elections in facilitating all regular and special school elections.
• Presides at the annual reorganization meeting of the board until such time as a president is elected.
• Oversees the operation of Transportation.
• Files with the county superintendent a report listing the name and social security number of each district bus driver or substitute driver and certification of a valid school bus driver’s license and criminal background check.
• Annually develops and transmits to the county superintendent of schools a list of names of the school officials, by office and position, whose responsibilities require the filing of the Financial and Personal/Relative Disclosure Statements.
• Notifies the New Jersey School Boards Association of the names of newly-elected or appointed school board members in a timely manner to ensure the fulfillment of training required by the School Ethics Act.
• Performs such other duties as may be prescribed by law or assigned by the superintendent or the board.
  
  

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the NJ State law and the provisions of the Board’s policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month position

BARGAINING UNIT: None

ADOPTED: November 8, 2023

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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