Strategic County School Budget Leader

New Jersey Department of Education; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health insurance (medical, dental, etc

Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

13 paid holidays

Telework

Alternate Work Week Program

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Education is seeking a County School Business Administrator in Mays Landing, NJ. The role advises local districts on business practices, coordinates county and district staff, and helps improve efficiency in major budget areas.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or CPA and extensive experience in school business management. The position involves reviewing and approving budgets, analyzing district finances, and ensuring compliance with state laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Advise and consult with local school districts on business and other support practices pursuant to law and regulations.
• Coordinate county office and local district staff in school business practices pursuant to law and regulations.
• Develop and encourage efforts to improve school business efficiency among local school districts in major budget areas.
• Assist the Executive County Superintendent in the review and approval of school budgets.
• Review, analyze, and recommend appropriate action to the Executive County Superintendent on local school district functions including requests for financial aid, requests for spending growth limitation adjustments, proposals in school facilities, transportation routes, and contracts and leasing/purchasing of school buses.
• Monitor local school district business management functions for proper performance and efficiency.
• Analyze districts business management practices, reviews school and district budgets in accordance with state laws and regulations and assists Local Education Agencies to increase efficiency and cost savings.
• Perform related work as required per the Executive County Superintendent of Schools and PL 2007, Chapter 63.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or CPA license

Job description

The New Jersey Department of Education is seeking a County School Business Administrator in Mays Landing, NJ. The role advises local districts on business practices, coordinates county and district staff, and helps improve efficiency in major budget areas.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or CPA and extensive experience in school business management. The position involves reviewing and approving budgets, analyzing district finances, and ensuring compliance with state laws.