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Job Opening Information Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations

Application Deadline
8/30/2025
Position Start Date
5/21/2025

Position Title
Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations
Required Application Type
Superintendent
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations serves as a key member of the school district's leadership team, providing strategic direction and oversight of all financial and operational functions to support the district's educational mission. This individual will work collaboratively with the Superintendent, Board of Education, and other administrators to ensure effective management of resources, compliance with state and federal regulations, capital projects and the efficient delivery of services across the district.

The Assistant Superintendent will also play a pivotal role in advising on financial strategies and fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and operational excellence.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

  • Establishes strategic direction and provides leadership of the financial and business operation of the district.

  • Responsible for the business affairs of the school district, including administration of payroll, accounting, accounts payable, and receivable, investments, short- and long-term borrowing, insurance, purchasing, taxes, debt services and other fiscal matters.

  • Establish accounting records and procedures to conform to District policy, state and federal requirements and install procedures for encumbrance, expense revenue accounting and distribution of revenues into proper fund accounts.

  • Prepare and submit reports and studies for state and federal governments, for the Superintendent and Board as required and on a timely basis.

  • Assist the Superintendent of Schools in the development of the annual budgeting calendar, procedures and forms and acts as the budget control officer coordinating compilation of the line item budget.

  • Develop cooperatively, with the District Treasurer, cash flow projections, investment and borrowing strategies of the District.

  • Leads the oversight and management of capital project budgets, ensuring alignment with district goals, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance.

  •  Participates in regional and state school business official organizations. 

  • Directly supervises the employees of the Business Office including but not limited to, Purchasing Agent, Accountant, Education Program Account Manager. Additionally Director of Technology, Director of Facilities III, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Director of Security, Director of Personnel, Director of Benefits, Payroll Coordinator and the Executive Assistant.

  • Attends all meetings as directed by the Superintendent.

  • All other duties assigned by the Superintendent. 

Job Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • New York State School District Business Leader (SDBL), School Business Administrator  (SBA) or applicable New York State certification.

  • Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or a related field.

  • Minimally five years of experience in business administration in an educational setting.

Job Category
Instructional - Administrative
Job Location
Board of Education

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