EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

Puyallup School District; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Puyallup School District is seeking an Executive Director of Business Services to oversee financial operations and provide advice on fiscal management to the Superintendent. Responsibilities include budget development, financial planning, and ensuring fiscal integrity across district programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and possess extensive experience in business administration. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle complex issues are critical. Benefits and wages are outlined in the Central Management agreements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational administration or business administration or seven years of progressive experience.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and evidence of insurability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration of business and financial operations.
• Advises the Superintendent on fiscal management issues.
• Plays a critical role in budget development and financial planning.

Skills

Knowledge of current school district accounting and payroll rules and practices

Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations applicable to finance, accounting, and payroll

Demonstrated skills in problem solving

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrated ability to prepare reports

Education

Master's degree in educational administration or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Position Information

Posting : AP7567

Location: Education Service Center (ESC)

Position: Executive Director of Business Services

Hours : 8 Hours/Day

Rate : Central Management Team – Executive Director

Notes : The Executive Director Business Services is responsible for the administration of the overall business and financial operations of the district. The Executive Director advises the Superintendent regarding fiscal management issues and plays a critical role in budget development, bargaining strategy, financial planning, and analyzing District program expenditures to ensure fiscal and budget integrity.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in educational administration or business administration or seven years increasingly responsible professional experience in business administration, education administration, public administration, or management; or any combination of experience and training provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required

• Knowledge of current school district accounting and payroll rules and practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations applicable to finance, accounting, and payroll.
• Knowledge of fixed assets and purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutory requirements relating to school finance and budgeting.
• Knowledge of the district's policies and procedures related to business/finance.
• Knowledge of functions, activities and fiscal requirements of all departments and units of the district.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and mediation of conflict.
• Demonstrated skills in the effective management of people and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to a variety of complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement accounting methods, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and submit written and oral reports relative to fiscal conditions of the school district in an effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to use various business personal computer applications proficiently (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to a variety of constituents both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and deal with impatient or angry and distraught vendors, employees, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
• Demonstrated skills in promoting a strong customer service orientation.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver's license and evidence of insurability.

Benefits and Wages

• Refer to the Central Management agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here .