Strategic School District Business Leader

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a part-time Chief School Business Official to lead financial operations for Meridian area districts. The role oversees budgeting, auditing, procurement, payroll, and compliance with state laws and board policies.

Experience in education administration and facilities projects is preferred. Salary ranges between $55,000 and $70,000 depending on experience, with health and dental insurance and life coverage provided.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Illinois PEL with CSBO endorsement or CPA.
• Experience supervising staff in education, business, industry, or government.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Construction or facilities project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning, developing, managing, implementing, and maintaining financial and operational services for the District.
• Develop the annual budget, prepare monthly budget reports, and monitor expenditures for the Superintendent and Board.
• Manage banking relationships and district investments; oversee accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
• Coordinate auditing services and file annual reports with auditors and state/federal agencies.
• Oversee transportation, food service, insurance programs, procurement, and project bids.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Physical fitness

Background check clear

Education

CSBO endorsement or CPA

Job description

• Provide leadership in planning, developing, managing, implementing, and maintaining financial and operational services for the District
• Develop the annual budget, prepare monthly budget reports for the Superintendent and the Board of Education, and monitor expenditures continuously
• Manage banking relationships and district investments
• Deliver the annual levy certification to the county clerks and manage county tax payments
• Oversee and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, and payroll procedures
• Coordinate auditing services, assist local, state, and federal auditors, and file all required annual reports and financial documents
• Oversee the district transportation, food service, and health & property casualty/workers compensation insurance programs
• Supervise the procurement of high-quality supplies, equipment, and services following state laws and Board policies governing bidding
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Building & Grounds to oversee improvement and renovation work performed by outside contractors, and coordinate bids and projects
• Attend Board of Education meetings to provide support and information to the Superintendent and Board
• Serve as a liaison for the Superintendent in school-community relations related to the operations of the Business Office
• Maintain and update the inventory of buildings, properties, and all equipment purchased annually
• Assist with the writing and oversight of grants, and supervise all claims for reimbursement from local, state, and federal agencies
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with school personnel, the Board, and the community
• Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties in accordance with the law and Board policies
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Chief School Business Officer (CSBO) endorsement as prescribed by the School Code, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in a supervisory capacity in either education, business, industry, or a governmental agency.
• Evidence of physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Construction/facility project experience preferred.

Salary/Benefits

$55,000-$70,000 depending on experience. Single Health and Dental insurance paid for by the district. Term Life Insurance in the amount of 3 times the salarly. Other optional benefits available at the employee's cost.

Additional Notes

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Other physical demands of the positions include: regular bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting/turning/balancing, reaching above shoulder/outward, and typing/keyboarding.

In the work environment, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in typical interior/office environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Term of Employment: Part-time; three (3) days per week plus required Board of

Education, committee and other meetings as needed. Specific days and hours to be determined by the Superintendent.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the

Superintendent of Schools.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

District Name Meridian CUSD #223 Building Name Meridian District Address 207 W. Main St.
Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Northwest County Ogle Employment Type Part-time permanent Job Category Chief School Business Official Grade Level Other