Business Administrator/Board Secretary

International School of Zug and Luzern; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

International School of Zug and Luzern in New Jersey seeks a qualified School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for an anticipated opening in Rockaway. The role requires strong leadership in budget, transportation, and operations to support district-wide services.

Candidates should hold the NJ SBA certification, bring collaboration and project management skills, and be prepared to ensure financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey School Business Administrator’s Certification required.
• Minimum of two years experience as SBA/Board Secretary preferred.
• Experience with shared services.
• Qualified Purchasing Agent.
• Effective January 1, 2027 or sooner.

Responsibilities

• A collaborative management style with strong interpersonal skills.
• Lead budget preparation and administration across transportation, food services, technology, operations, and facilities.
• Understand GAAP-based accounting and reporting per statutes and codes.
• Expert project management and consultative skills.
• Solve problems, build trust, and inspire confidence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget leadership

GAAP knowledge

Project management

Education

New Jersey SBA Certification

2+ years SBA/Board Secretary

Tools

Shared services

Purchasing Agent cert

Job description

ANTICIPATED OPENING 26-27School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey School Business Administrator’s Certification required
• Minimum of two years experience as a School Business Administrator/Board Secretary preferred
• Experience with shared services
• Qualified Purchasing Agent
• Effective January 1, 2027 or sooner

Responsibilities

• A collaborative management style with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge and accomplished leadership skills in budget preparation and administration, transportation, food services, technology, school operations, school construction, facility planning, and general operational issues
• Understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code and GAAP requirements
• Expert project management and consultative skills
• Solve problems, build trust, and inspire confidence
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Salary: $140,00—$175,000 commensurate with experience

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