Chief School Business Official (CSBO)

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Chief School Business Official to lead finance, HR, operations, risk management, technology, and transportation across the cooperative. You will advise the Executive Director and Board on fiscal and personnel matters while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a CSBO endorsement and a relevant master's degree, with demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Illinois CSBO licensure endor​sement required or clearly in progress.
• Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with special education finance, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Illinois School Code and education-related laws.
• Proven leadership, organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• High ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of finance, HR, operations, risk management, technology, transportation, and other business services.
• Serve as trusted advisor to Executive Director and Executive Board on fiscal and personnel matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws and board policies.
• Perform duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

CSBO Endorsement (CSBO)

Master's in Education/Business/Finance

Job description

The Chief School Business Official (CSBO) serves as the Cooperative's chief financial and business administrator, providing strategic leadership and oversight of finance, human resources, operations, risk management, technology, transportation, and other business services. The CSBO serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and Executive Board on fiscal, operational, and personnel matters while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and Board policies. The CSBO performs other duties and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director in support of the Cooperative's mission, goals, and operational needs.

Qualifications

Illinois Professional Educator License with a Chief School Business Official (CSBO) Endorsement;

Master's Degree in Education, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field;

Experience with special education finance, policies, and procedures;

Knowledge of Illinois School Code and federal and state laws governing education,

employment and school finance;

Demonstrated leadership, organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills;

Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills;

High ethical standards and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Salary/Benefits

Salary Information: Expected to hire in the range of $90,000-$140,000 (depending on experience)

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