Part Time Business Manager

Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education #47; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Meridian Community Unit School District No. 223 is seeking a Part-Time Business Manager to lead financial and operational services. The role reports to the Superintendent and involves budgeting, reporting, banking, taxes, and compliance with school finance laws.

The position is part-time (three days per week) with duties including procurement oversight, grant oversight, and coordination with auditors. Strong communication and data-driven decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid CSBO license or CPA.
• Experience supervising in education, business, industry, or government.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning, developing, managing, implementing, and maintaining financial and operational services for the District.
• Develop the annual budget, prepare monthly budget reports, and monitor expenditures.
• Oversee banking relationships, district investments, and levy certification.
• Supervise accounts payable/receivable, HR, and payroll procedures.
• Coordinate audits and file annual reports and financial documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial software

Data analysis

Financial judgment

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Fiscal goal setting

School finance knowledge

Education

CSBO license or CPA

Tools

Office software

Job description

Position Type: Administration/ Business Manager

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 223

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Part-Time Business Manager

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 depending on experience

Mission Statement of District:

To instruct and assist students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers and community contributors.

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Chief School Business Officer (CSBO) endorsement as prescribed by the School Code, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in a supervisory capacity in either education, business, industry, or a governmental agency.
• Evidence of physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Construction/facility project experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess effective oral and written communication skills
• Skilled in the use of office computer equipment, financial software applications, and other standard office machines
• Able to gather data, compile information, prepare reports and use them to improve performance
• Able to make procedural decisions and judgments based on financial and operational data
• Able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Able to attend to detail and perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Able to set goals and establish methods for achieving fiscal goals
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding school finance

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide leadership in planning, developing, managing, implementing, and maintaining financial and operational services for the District
• Develop the annual budget, prepare monthly budget reports for the Superintendent and the Board of Education, and monitor expenditures continuously
• Manage banking relationships and district investments
• Deliver the annual levy certification to the county clerks and manage county tax payments
• Oversee and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, and payroll procedures
• Coordinate auditing services, assist local, state, and federal auditors, and file all required annual reports and financial documents
• Oversee the district transportation, food service, and health & property casualty/workers compensation insurance programs
• Supervise the procurement of high-quality supplies, equipment, and services following state laws and Board policies governing bidding
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Building & Grounds to oversee improvement and renovation work performed by outside contractors, and coordinate bids and projects
• Attend Board of Education meetings to provide support and information to the Superintendent and Board
• Serve as a liaison for the Superintendent in school-community relations related to the operations of the Business Office
• Maintain and update the inventory of buildings, properties, and all equipment purchased annually
• Assist with the writing and oversight of grants, and supervise all claims for reimbursement from local, state, and federal agencies
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with school personnel, the Board, and the community
• Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties in accordance with the law and Board policies
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the Superintendent

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Other physical demands of the positions include: regular bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting/turning/balancing, reaching above shoulder/outward, and typing/keyboarding.

In the work environment, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in typical interior/office environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Term of Employment: Part-time; three (3) days per week plus required Board of Education, committee and other meetings as needed. Specific days and hours to be determined by the Superintendent.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Job functions are subject to modification.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Meridian Community Unit School District No. 223 is an equal opportunity employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.