Director of Business Services

Southern Lehigh School District

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Southern Lehigh School District is seeking a Business Manager to oversee operations in financial management, including purchasing, transportation, and food services. This pivotal role requires managing budgets and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business Administration, and have supervisory experience. Proficiency in relevant software tools is essential for success in this position, which offers the opportunity to enhance educational support operations.

Qualifications

State Certification as required for the position.
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Successful supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Business Services functions including budget and finance.
Oversee safety and risk management policies.
Prepare annual budget requests and monthly operating statements.
Organize the transportation programs and food service operations.

Skills

Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions

Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints

Education

Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Personal computers

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Type: Administrative Operations/ Director Business Services

Date Posted: 6/29/2026

Location: Southern Lehigh School District CO

Date Available: 09/14/2026

Business Manager

Position Purpose

Under the general Supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to manage the Business Services functions of the district including budget and finance, purchasing, transportation, food services, safety and risk management, and related areas.

Essential Functions

Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board policies, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
Assists the Superintendent in preparing annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
Prepares monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or documents as requested.
Secures an annual audit of the school district's finances.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
Oversee all school district purchasing, banking activities, payroll and employee benefits programs.
Establish, monitor and manage all safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment for employees and students in their use of school facilities and transportation, and to comply with legal requirements (e.g., OSHA and Workers' Compensation).
Maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect school district property and potential liabilities.
Oversee the school district's transportation programs, including bus routes, schedules and contracts to ensure that the school district has an adequate and cost‑effective student transportation system.
Manage the food service operation and related operations.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Assist the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees.
Oversee the administration of employee benefits and the payroll function.
Represent the school district as necessary in off‑site meetings, associations, etc.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
Ability to develop and implement projects.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments. Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

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