Business Administrator

As the nations first interstate school district serving the vibrant communities of Hanover NH and Norwich VTSAU 70 is seeking a dedicated and experienced Business Administrator to oversee the financial and operational health of our unique interstate school districts.

The BA leads the districts business operations from multi-million dollar budgeting to facilities management. This role serves as a key resource for our school boards Superintendent and other Administrators ensuring transparency fiscal responsibility and compliance with laws and regulations across the entire organization.

The ideal candidate balances technical financial expertise with the ability to manage the physical and human infrastructure of a multi-district educational system while contributing to a positive and professional environment.

Position begins July 1 2026 open until filled.

Salary up to $125000 dependent on qualifications education and experience. Benefits for this position can be found in theAdministrator I Standard visit theInformation for New Hires pagefor more.

POSITION TITLE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Job Description Approved By: SAU 70

Date:

October 2024

General Purpose:

To administer the business and financial affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available.

Reports to:

Superintendent of Schools

Supervises:

Director of Facilities Human Resources Director Asst. Business Administrator Payroll & AP Specialists Food Service Manager(s)

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted the following functions are considered essential to this position:

• Act as chief financial officer for all finance and business operations of the district.
• Assume responsibility for all financial management operations including: developing and implementing financial and accounting policies and procedures that meet all federal state and GASB requirements; ensuring that all financial systems accurately record all financial transactions in detail; and supervising all accounting and payroll operations.
• Assume responsibility for the districts annual budget including: establishing budgetary guidelines and processes; developing the annual budget; compiling all necessary statistical data for the preparation of the fiscal budget; working with the school board superintendent principals and directors in the preparation of all budgets using established guidelines; performing monthly revenue and expense projections analyzing operations and budget status; managing operations within the approved budget; and providing resolution to issues.
• Assume responsibility for all reporting requirements including: submitting monthly reports to the board and budget committee detailing the status of the districts financial position; interpreting the financial position of the district to the community at large; enforcing financial reporting standards and preparing financial reports as required by GASB NH DOE NH DRA VT AOE and the US DOE.
• Assume responsibility for all audit operations including: arranging for the internal auditing of school accounts; compiling all information and paperwork necessary for audits; and scheduling coordinating and assisting the district auditors in their performance of the annual independent audit.
• Assume responsibility for all facilities management operations including: supervising the building & grounds staff; ensuring that the building & grounds infrastructure meets the educational needs of the district; developing and managing programs of plant management and expansion; maintaining an up-to-date inventory of school property; and developing the districts annual Capital Improvement Plan.
• Assume responsibility for the districts assets including: managing banking relationships in conjunction with the district treasurer; supervising the collection safekeeping and distribution of all funds; implementing a records retention policy that meets legal requirements.
• Assume responsibility for the districts purchasing operations including: purchasing all supplies materials and equipment in keeping within the budget; preparing bid specifications and documentation for the purchase of goods equipment and services within district budgets and policy guidelines; negotiating contracts involving specific facilities programs and services; and supervising the storage and distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Manage the districts property liability health dental life and disability insurance programs.
• Manage the risk management and safety programs.
• Manage the districts student transportation and food service program.
• Fiscally manage State and federal funds overseeing submittal of required financial reports.
• Assist in recruiting screening hiring assigning supervising developing and evaluating personnel under his/her jurisdiction.
• Provide an in-service program for the business office food service and facilities personnel. ie: Facility Maintenance Software Finance/Payroll/HR Software Time Keeping Software.
• Maintain all financial systems for the district in conjunction with the IT department.
• Develop and recommend changes in policy and procedures as it relates to finance purchasing payroll facilities food service and transportation.
• Act as advisor to the superintendent on the school budget and all other support operations questions.
• Assist the Superintendent in all aspects of school building and/or renovation projects; and assist principals as requested with plant and equipment maintenance.
• Act as a resource for and assist the school boards in the collective bargaining process.
• Maintain effective relations with and act as a resource for school board budget committee other elected officials district staff students vendors public agencies and their staffs the media private organizations and the public.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules procedures practices and objectives.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Evaluation:

• Performance of duty responsibilities will be reviewed annually by the Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Full-Time

• Year-Round

• Non-Exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in accounting finance or business administration preferred; Bachelors degree with NH Business Administrator Certification considered.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in financial management including at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in public school administration is preferred.
• A knowledge of applicable NH RSAs and regulations as it relates to the total range of financial planning and reporting within a school business setting

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to successfully multitask within the role.
• Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence reports and memoranda according to standard business practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies procedures and instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification or certifiable as a School Business Administrator preferred but not required

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not Rarely Occasionally or Frequently Required)

1. Lift up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:

Occasionally required

3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:

Rarely required

4. Lift over 50 lbs:

Not required

5. Carry up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:

Rarely required

7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:

Not required

8. Carry over 50 lbs:

Not required

9. Reach above shoulder height:

Occasionally required

10. Reach at shoulder height:

Occasionally required

11. Reach below shoulder height:

Occasionally required

12. Push/Pull:

Rarely required

Hand Manipulation:

(Not Rarely Occasionally or Frequently Required)

1. Keyboarding:

Frequently required

2. Gross Manipulation:

Frequently required

3. Fine Manipulation:

Frequently required

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not Rarely Occasionally or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting:

Not required

2. Bending:

Occasionally required

3. Crawling:

Not required

4. Squatting:

Occasionally required

5. Kneeling:

Not required

6. Crouching:

Occasionally required

7. Climbing:

Not required

8. Balancing:

Rarely required

During the Work Day Employee is Required to:

1. Sit:

up to 3 consecutive hours

2. Stand:

up to 3 consecutive hours

3. Walk:

up to 1 consecutive hour

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

1. Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions; and respond to inquiries;

1. Communicate with others;

1. Observe students and staff to ensure safety

Work Environment: Inside: up to 100%

Outside: up to 20%

Work Surface(s): Office Desk Office Chair

Carpeted floor tile floor

Other Training Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff students parents and the community

Other Considerations and Requirements:

The physical demands of an employee in a Business Administrator role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority