GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Business Administrator is responsible for overseeing the business function of the school district to provide the best possible educational services in accordance with local, state and federal law.QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, or equivalentSkills, competencies, and knowledge outlined in NH Administrative RulesSchool experience or comparable business experienceExperience and other qualifications as specified by the SuperintendentCLASSIFICATION: This position is designated as a certified administrative position, and is part of the school district leadership team.REPORTS TO: School Superintendent, evaluation in accordance with District and Board PolicySUPERVISES: Assigned support personnel in business, technology, facilities and food service, as assigned.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION: Work with administration to support school and district goals and improve the overall educational program.Develop and manage specific support staff to meet school district goals and improve the overall organization.Develop and manage a financial model to monitor and insure the districts financial health.Apply ethical standards to school business administration.Attend school board, school district, and budget committee meetings as needed.Participate in school district committees as needed.Select and work with professional advisors and contractors to manage financial resources, human resources, facility and property, information and ancillary services.Review, analyze, and implement law relative to the management of financial resources, human resources, facility and property, information and ancillary services.Assist in the development and application of policies, rules and law in the management of financial resources, human resources, facility and property, information and ancillary services.FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPrepare budgets, including expenditures and revenues, from budget timeline for development to final approval.Assist with preparation of school district warrants and annual report documentsPrepare revenue projections and estimate expendituresPrepare interim and annual financial reports for the school board, budget committee, and/or state.Manage all financial operations and funds using appropriate technology and proper accounting practices.Manage the school districts cash, investments, debt and state revenue reporting.Issues tuition invoices as needed.Comply with finance related legal and contractual provisions.Manage the annual financial audit.Monitor and interpret changes in local, state, and federal funding.Explore alternative revenue sources and assist in grant applications.Assist in preparing enrollment figures and personnel projections.Oversee the vendor payment process.HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTComplete the payroll process.Manage personnel and benefits.Assist with development and management of personnel information management database.Administer collective bargaining agreements and other personnel agreements, as written.Assess the cost of salary and benefit packages.FACILITY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENTManage facility planning and construction with Superintendent.Co-manage maintenance and operations to keep schools, clean, energy efficient and well kept.Manage bidding and purchasing procedures.Manage supply and fixed asset management.Asbestos Designated PersonRISK MANAGEMENTDevelop and manage a comprehensive risk management program.Assesses the risk limitations and cost of insurance programs.Process and monitor insurance claims as needed.Adhere to the legal requirements for insurance.Oversee the use of school facilities.Participate in the Joint Loss Management Committee.INFORMATION MANAGEMENTKeep current and maintain working knowledge of technology and software.Allocate appropriate resources toward purchase and installation of technology and technology infrastructures.Develop appropriate specifications for technology purchasing and technology infrastructure with coordinator.Assist in the evaluation of district informationSTUDENT TRANSPORTATIONSupport the student transportation system.Assess the limitations and cost of student bus proposals.Assist with the procurement of transportation services.Comply with transportation related legal and contractual provisions.FOOD SERVICESupport the food service program by working with outside agencies.Assess the cost of food service proposals.Comply with food service related legal and contractual provisions.Assist with the efficient operation of the food service program.OTHERParticipates in special projects as assigned by Superintendent.Performs any other tasks or assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign from time to time.
