School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Wyckoff Public Schools; Wyckoff (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyckoff Public Schools is seeking a School Business Administrator / Board Secretary to lead financial and business operations for the district serving over 2,000 students. The role directs a $55M annual budget, long-range facility planning, and ensures sound financial stewardship across the district.

The ideal candidate holds an NJ SBA Standard Certificate with QPA certification; CPA is preferred. 12-month position commencing on or about January 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• GAAP requirements and financial reporting knowledge.
• Ability to develop and administer the operating budget.
• Experience directing district-wide purchasing, payroll, benefits, insurance, risk management, and related operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage school financial accounting and reporting in compliance with NJ statute, administrative code, and GAAP.
• Develop and administer the annual operating budget and district-wide operations.
• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Education, overseeing records, communications, and statutory compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budget development

Purchasing management

Education

NJ School Business Administrator Standard Certificate

Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certification

CPA

Job description

School Business Administrator / Board Secretary

The Wyckoff School District, recognized nationally for educational excellence and serving over 2,000 students in a highly supportive community, seeks an exceptional leader for its financial and business operations. The ideal candidate is a skilled fiscal manager capable of directing a $55M annual budget, overseeing long-range facility planning, and ensuring sound financial stewardship across the district.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Managing school financial accounting and reporting in compliance with New Jersey statute, administrative code, and GAAP requirements
• Developing and administering the annual operating budget; and directing district-wide purchasing, payroll, employee benefits, insurance, risk management, food services, student transportation, plant operations, and facility planning
• The candidate will also serve as Secretary to the Board of Education, overseeing official board records, communications, and statutory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NJ School Business Administrator Standard Certificate required. Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certification required. CPA preferred.
• Successful experience as a School Business Administrator or Assistant Business Administrator required.

This 12-month position starts on or about January 1, 2027.

www.wyckoffps.org EOE/AA