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School Business Administrator / Board Secretary 

Roselle Park School District

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 12-Month Position
START DATE: Immediately

Lead. Innovate. Build the Future.

The Roselle Park School District is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to serve as the district's chief financial and operational leader.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished school business professional who enjoys creating efficient systems, strengthening fiscal practices, and partnering with educational leaders to support student success. The successful candidate will play a critical role in guiding the district's financial stewardship while leading business operations with integrity, transparency, and innovation.

If you are a strategic thinker who thrives on improving processes, building collaborative relationships, and delivering exceptional operational leadership, we encourage you to apply.

About Us:
We are a supportive, forward-thinking school district ready for operational transformation. We are looking for an experienced leader to help us build modern, efficient systems and design a robust budget process from the ground up.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $150,000.00 � $180,000.00 (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)
• Health: Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, prescription, and dental
• Time Off: Generous paid sick, personal, bereavement, and vacation allotments
• Retirement: Full participation in the NJ Division of Pensions & Benefits TPAF System

Why Join Roselle Park?

• Build Your Vision and Shape the Future: Help modernize district operations by developing efficient business office procedures, strengthening internal controls, and implementing best practices that support long-term organizational success.
• Lead Financial Strategy: Guide the district's annual budget process from planning through adoption while ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparency, and long-range financial sustainability.
• Make a Meaningful Impact: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Education, helping shape strategic decisions that directly support students, staff, and the community.

• Collaborative Leadership: Join a leadership team and Board of Education committed to partnership, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of public resources.

   

What You Bring:

• Systems Expertise: Proven experience building or optimizing standard business office processes.
• Budget Mastery: Strong background leading the full school district budget cycle from development to adoption.

• Credentials: Valid NJ School Business Administrator certificate and NJ school finance experience.

   

Ready to Make an Impact?
Let's build a stronger district together.  Please submit a letter of interest, resume, certification, and references through Frontline.  JobID #432

https://www.applitrack.com/rpsd/onlineapp/     For confidential inquiries, please contact the Superintendent's Office.

POSITION SUMMARY
The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary serves as the chief financial and operational officer of the district and is responsible for overseeing all business functions, financial management, facilities operations, transportation, food services, risk management, purchasing, and Board of Education support services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Superintendent, Board of Education, district administrators, staff, and community stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective district operations that support student achievement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Board Secretary to the Board of Education and attend all Board meetings.
• Develop, monitor, and administer the district budget in collaboration with the Superintendent.
• Prepare and present financial reports, budget updates, and fiscal analyses to the Board of Education.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, insurance, and auditing functions.
• Administer state and federal grants and ensure compliance with all grant requirements.
• Direct and supervise facilities operations, maintenance, custodial services, transportation, and other support services as assigned.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects and facility planning initiatives.
• Manage district contracts, bids, and procurement processes in accordance with New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• Serve as liaison to auditors, attorneys, architects, engineers, and other professional service providers.
• Support collective bargaining processes and employee benefits administration.
• Advise the Superintendent and Board on financial, operational, and business matters affecting the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility (CE) required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting principles, financial reporting procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in budget preparation, administration, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Thorough understanding of New Jersey school law, administrative code, business regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Experience with state and federal grants and reporting systems, including ESEA, IDEA, ASSA, SNEARS, DRTRS, and other applicable reporting requirements.
• Understanding of employee benefits administration, health insurance programs, and collective bargaining implications.
• Experience with facilities management, capital projects, school plant operations, custodial and maintenance services, and construction planning.
• Knowledge of purchasing, bid specifications, contract administration, and public procurement requirements.
• Familiarity with Board of Education procedures, policies, governance practices, and meeting administration.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with financial management software; experience with CSI, Genesis, Systems 3000, or similar school business software preferred.
• Prior successful experience in a New Jersey public school district preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Roselle Park School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pay Transparency Notice:  In accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, the compensation and benefits information provided above reflects a good faith estimate for the position.  Final compensation may be influenced by factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, and alignment with the needs of the district.