School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

TrulyHired; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

NJ Pension Program enrollment

Job summary

Mercer County Technical School District seeks a certified School Business Administrator for a 12-month position in New Jersey. The role requires NJDOE SBA certification, substantial budget expertise, and experience in state/federal grants and reporting.

The candidate should demonstrate fiscal management abilities across budget prep, risk management, purchasing, and facilities operations, with strong data analysis and communication skills. Equal opportunity employer with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid School Business Administrator certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners under rules and regulations prescribed by the State Board of Education.
• Exhibit an understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting, including fund accounting and reporting procedures.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a School Business Administrator or Assistant Business Administrator in a NJ Public School District.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration, risk management, purchasing, transportation, food services, plant operations, and facility planning.
• Experience with grants and grant reporting including federal and state grants.
• Knowledge and experience in analyzing school district budgets.
• Experience with Department of Education budget software.
• Knowledge of NJ Pension Systems and health benefits.
• Experience with EWEG, HOMEROOM, State reports - IDEA, NJ Smart, ESSER, etc.
• Understanding and experience in collecting, managing, and analyzing electronic data.
• Knowledge of purchasing requirements under 18A:18A.
• Knowledge of the Board Secretary's duties.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Skills

Budget analysis

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

NJDOE School Business Administrator certificate

Tools

State budget software

Job description

Job Description

NJDOE School Business Administrator Certification Required

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid School Business Administrator certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners under rules and regulations prescribed by the State Board of Education;
  
• Exhibit an understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting, including fund accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code, and GAAP;
  
• Minimum of three years of experience as a School Business Administrator or Assistant Business Administrator in a NJ Public School District;
  
• Knowledge of accepted business practices in school districts related to budget preparation and administration, risk management, purchasing, transportation, food services, school plant operations, and facility planning;
  
• Experience with grants and grant reporting including federal and state grants;
  
• Knowledge and experience in analyzing school district budgets;
  
• Experience with Department of Education budget software;
  
• Knowledge of NJ Pension Systems and health benefits;
  
• Experience with EWEG, HOMEROOM, State reports - IDEA, NJ Smart, ESSER, etc.;
  
• Understanding and experience in collecting, managing, and analyzing electronic data;
  
• Knowledge of purchasing requirements under 18A:18A;
  
• Knowledge of the Board Secretary's duties;
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;
  
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools

SALARY RANGE:

$160,000 - 190,000

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12-month unaffiliated position

BENEFITS:

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive medical/prescription and dental benefits package, paid time off (sick, personal, family illness, etc.), and will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program

The Mercer County Technical School District guarantees equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, age, creed, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, nationality, or sex.

Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)