(DOE-029-26) County School Business Administrator

New Jersey Department of Education; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health/Life Insurance

PSLF

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA/HSA

13 paid holidays

Leave (vacation/sick/administrative)

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Education seeks a County School Business Administrator in Paterson, NJ to advise local districts on business practices, coordinate county and district staff, and improve efficiency across major budget areas.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or CPA, plus five years in public education (three in school business management) and an NJ Administrative Certificate endorsement for SBA or ASB. This is an on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a CPA license.
• Five years of experience in public education, at least three years in school business management including budget prep/review.
• New Jersey Administrative Certificate with endorsement for School Business Administrator or Assistant Superintendent for Business.

Responsibilities

• Advise and consult with local school districts on business and other support practices.
• Coordinate county office and local district staff in school business practices.
• Develop and encourage efforts to improve school business efficiency among local districts.
• Assist the Executive County Superintendent in reviewing and approving budgets.

Skills

Public education knowledge

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or CPA license

New Jersey Administrative Certificate

Job description

Notice of Vacancy

Reference Number: DOE-029-26

Title: County School Business Administrator

Range/Title Code: M34/70472

Salary: $79,246.26 - $133,980.55

Position Number: 053492

Issue Date: October 6, 2026

Closing Date: November 3, 2026

Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Paterson, New Jersey

Division: Division of Field Support and Services, Passaic County Office of Education

Description

The County School Business Administrator will advise and consult with local school districts on business and other support practices pursuant to law and regulations; coordinate county office and local district staff in school business practices pursuant to law and regulations; develop and encourage efforts to improve school business efficiency among local school districts in major budget areas; assist the Executive County Superintendent in the review and approval of school budgets; review, analyze, and recommend appropriate action to the Executive County Superintendent on local school district functions to include requests for financial aid, requests for spending growth limitation adjustments, proposals in school facilities, transportation routes, and contracts and leasing/purchasing of school buses; monitor local school district business management functions for proper performance and efficiency; analyzes districts business management practices, reviews school and district budgets in accordance with state laws and regulations and assists Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to increase efficiency and cost savings; and perform related work as required per the Executive County Superintendent of Schools and PL 2007, Chapter 63.

Requirements

• Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a CPA license.
• Experience Five (5) years of experience in public education, at least three (3) years of which shall be experience in school business management including school budget preparation and/or review.
• Certification New Jersey Administrative Certificate with endorsement for either School Business Administrator or Assistant Superintendent for Business.

Preferred Education/Experience

Knowledge of district procedures, operations, and management practices; experience in developing school district budgets in accordance with state law; knowledge of applicable fiscal law and code; and experience with collaborative decision making with district administrators, boards of education, and community members.

Employee Benefits

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*

*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Open to the Following

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Applicants must meet the requirements listed above.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

EOE/AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affiantive Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.