SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

LeRoy; Le Roy (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Roy Central School District is seeking a collaborative School Business Administrator to lead financial and operational functions in Genesee County. The role reports to the Superintendent and supports the Board of Education in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

The administrator will oversee transportation, buildings, food service, tax collection, and risk management, ensuring strong internal controls and regulatory compliance. A NYS SBA certification or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring complex school district budgets and financial forecasts.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with state regulations and grant requirements.
• Strong leadership to oversee transportation, facilities, food service, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the district's chief financial and operational officer, guiding fiscal stewardship and resource allocation.
• Advise the Superintendent and Board on long-range planning, budgeting, and capital financing.
• Lead strategic operational planning and ensure compliance with laws and Board policies.
• Oversee shared facilities management and capital projects.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Policy implementation

Public budgeting

Education

New York State SBA certification

Job description

About Le Roy Central School District

The Le Roy Central School District, located in Genesee County, approximately 40 miles east of Buffalo and 20 miles southeast of Rochester, is conducting a comprehensive search for our next School Business Administrator.

Le Roy has a longstanding tradition of academic excellence, fiscal responsibility, and strong community support. Our District consistently ranks among the top-performing school districts in the region and enjoys a collaborative relationship with students, staff, families, and the Board of Education.

We are seeking a collaborative, strategic, and forward-thinking leader who will continue our tradition of excellence while helping position the district for future success.

Position Summary and Professional Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools, the School Business Administrator serves as the district's chief financial and operational officer, providing leadership and oversight of all financial and business operations to ensure the effective stewardship of district resources in support of student achievement.

The Business Administrator advises the Superintendent and Board of Education on all fiscal matters, including:

• Long-range financial planning
• Annual budget development and implementation
• Financial forecasting
• Capital planning
• Reserve management
• State and federal compliance
• Strategic operational planning

In addition to overseeing all financial operations, the Business Administrator provides leadership for:

• Transportation
• Buildings and Grounds
• Food Service
• Tax Collection
• Records Management
• Insurance and Risk Management
• Shared oversight of Facilities and Capital Projects
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Search Timeline:

• August 25, 2026 - Position Posted
• September 25, 2026 - Application Deadline
• October 5 - 8, 2026 - Superintendent Screening and Selection of Candidates
• October 22 - 23, 2026 - Committee Interviews
• November 16, 2026 - Final Interviews with the Superintendent
• November 24, 2026 - Board of Education Appointment
• January 4, 2027 - Start Date

Application Process:

• Visit our website www.leroycsd.org
• Online Web Recruitment https://leroy.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
• Submit an application, cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendation.

Attributes, Skills, and Experiences:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• High ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• A collaborative, approachable leadership style that values teamwork, transparency, and shared decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and productive relationships with the Board of Education, Superintendent, staff, students, families, and community members.
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and research skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on long-range financial sustainability and operational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring complex school district budgets, financial forecasts, reserve plans, and capital financing strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of school finance, accounting, payroll, purchasing, competitive bidding, auditing, internal controls, investments, debt management, and financial reporting.
• Experience ensuring compliance with New York State Education Department regulations, state and federal grant requirements, audit standards, and applicable laws and Board policies.
• Proven ability to oversee operational areas including transportation, food service, tax collection, insurance and risk management, records management, residency, and shared facilities management.
• Experience supporting collective bargaining, contract administration, personnel operations, retirement systems, benefits administration, Civil Service requirements, and policy implementation.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, accountability, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Qualifications and Salary Range:

Candidates must possess an appropriate New York State certification as a School Business Administrator or School District Business Leader, or be eligible through New York State Civil Service as a School Business Manager.

A regionally competitive salary will be negotiated based upon experience and qualifications. An anticipated salary range of $110,000 - $130,000, including a comprehensive benefits package, will be set forth in an individual employment agreement.

The position requires occasional early-morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities, including attending all Board of Education meetings and committee meetings.