School Business Administrator / Board Secretary

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey; New Jersey; On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vacation days

Sick days

Personal days

Bereavement days

Car allowance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey - Central Office in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for a twelve-month position starting October 1, 2026. The role directs the Commission's business management, procurement, budgeting, and cooperative purchasing, reports to the Superintendent, and serves as Board Secretary with the legal duties defined in Title 1BA.

Full benefits include medical, prescription, and dental benefits, vacation, sick, personal and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a School Business Administrator.
• Possess a NJ School Business Administrator Certificate.
• Accounting background with public school administration experience.
• Knowledge of school law and financial planning.
• Working knowledge of Governmental (GAAP) Accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Cooperative Purchasing Programs.
• Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall business management of the Commission and the Cooperative Purchasing Program.
• Maintain the physical plant and support the educational program.
• Manage procurement, bids, and policy documentation for cooperative purchasing.
• Hire staff for purchasing, accounts receivable and payable.
• Supervise Transportation, Operations and Maintenance, and School Food Service business functions.
• Provide input into the evaluation of Buildings, Transportation, and Food Service operations.
• Report to the Superintendent and serve as Board Secretary with legal duties under Title 1BA.

Skills

Public school administration

GAAP accounting

Knowledge of school law

Financial planning

Cooperative purchasing programs

QPA certification preferred

Education

NJ School Business Administrator Certificate

Job description

School Business Administrator / Board Secretary JobID: 791

• Position Type:
  Central Administration/ School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary
  
• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026
• Location:
  Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
• Closing Date:
  10/30/2026

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey - Central Office
Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
1660 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary -Twelve (12) month Position
Start: October 1, 2026

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a successful School Business Administrator
• Possess a NJ School Business Administrator Certificate.
• Accounting background with business and public school administration experience.
• Knowledge of school law and financial planning.
• Working knowledge of Governmental (GAAP) Accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Cooperative Purchasing Programs.
• Possession of Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) Certification preferred

REPORTS TO:

• The School Business Administrator shall report to the Superintendent of Schools.
• The School Business Administrator shall also serve as the Secretary to the Board of Education and shall report and be responsible directly to the Superintendent of Schools, in conjunction with his/her duties as Board Secretary. She/he shall carry out all the legal duties as defined in Title 1BA for Board Secretaries.

FUNCTION:

• The School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary is responsible for directing the overall business management of the Commission and the Cooperative Purchasing Program, as well as the maintenance of the entire physical plant. The chief objectives of the business division are to promote, develop, and support the educational program, and the cooperative purchasing program of the Commission in accordance with state statutes, Board of Directors' policies, and administrative directives of the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary reports to the Superintendent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all areas of the Cooperative Purchasing Program, including:
  • Requests for Proposal.
  • Bid preparation, review and awards.
  • Documentation of all policy and protocol required in the legal and proper function of a cooperative purchasing program.
  • Hire qualified staff for purchasing, bid-preparation, accounts-receivable and payable for the proper and smooth function of the cooperative.
• Perform such other functions as may be required by the Superintendent or the Board.
  • Assist in supervising the business functions of the Transportation Department.
  • Assist in supervising the business functions of the Operations and Maintenance of the physical plant.
  • Assist in supervising the business functions of the School Food Service program.
  • Maintain inventory controls on all equipment and supplies.

OPERATIONS:

• The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall also provide input into the evaluation process of:
  • Building and Grounds
  • Transportation
  • Food Service Operations
  • Treasurer of School Monies

EVALUATION:

• Performance in this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education.

BENEFITS:

• Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits.Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. This position is entitled to Vacation, Sick, Recess, Personal and Bereavement Days annually.This position is entitled to an annual car allowance and disability insurance.

SALARY:

• Minimum Annual Salary of $190,000.00, commensurate with professional experience.