Strategic School Business Administrator & Board Secretary

Applitrack; Lincoln Park (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Park School District is seeking a highly capable School Business Administrator / Board Secretary to lead the district’s financial, facilities, and operations functions. The role partners with the Superintendent and Board of Education to sustain high-quality educational support within the allocated resources.

The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, extensive budgeting experience, and proven leadership in district operations, risk management, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate or eligibility.
• Experience with budgets over $25,000,000.
• Experience as Board Secretary in a district with a budget over $25,000,000.
• Experience with Send/Receive relationships with other school districts.
• Experience working with transportation services.
• Experience with building construction/facilities projects.
• Understanding of financial accounting and GAAP requirements.
• Knowledge of budget, risk management, purchasing, transportation, food services, and facility operations in school districts.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or residency status.
• Residence in New Jersey or willingness to obtain residency within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the superintendent in the preparation of the annual school budget and administer all phases of the budget.
• Serve as general accountant for the board and maintain detailed accounts of financial transactions.
• Audit and process claims, invoices and payments for board approval.
• Oversee purchasing procedures and procurement for the district.
• Administer insurance and risk management programs.
• Oversee payroll and employee benefit records and related compliance.
• Invest board funds per statute and policy.
• Oversee facilities operations, maintenance and safety programs.
• Manage student transportation and contracted transportation services.
• Develop multi-year facilities master plan and coordinate construction projects.
• Act as board agent for site acquisitions and building use scheduling.
• Maintain required disclosure statements and board records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Policy & procedures

Leadership

Education

New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate

Job description

Lincoln Park School District is seeking a highly capable School Business Administrator / Board Secretary to lead the district’s financial, facilities, and operations functions. The role partners with the Superintendent and Board of Education to sustain high-quality educational support within the allocated resources.

The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, extensive budgeting experience, and proven leadership in district operations, risk management, and procurement.