Anticipated Opening - School Business Administrator/Board Secretary - Ringwood Public Schools : Job Details

Position Type: Administration/School Business Administrator/Board SecretaryDate Posted: 11/4/2024Location: Ringwood Board of EducationDate Available: on/about 02/01/2025Closing Date: 11/18/2024 R I N G W O O D P U B L I C S C H O O L S Board of Education Office 121 Carletondale Road Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 www.njrps.org 2024 - 2025 School Year Anticipated OpeningType: Permanent Position: School Board Administrator/Board Secretary Location: Ringwood Board of Education Start Date: on/about February 2, 2025 Position Purpose:

• Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, the Ringwood School District is seeking a certified professional to manage the Business Services functions of the district including budget and finance, purchasing, transportation, food services, safety and risk management, and related areas.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board polices, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
• Assists the Superintendent in preparing annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
• Prepares monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or documents as requested.
• Secures an annual audit of the school district's finances.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
• Oversee all school district purchasing, banking activities, payroll and employee benefits programs.
• Establish, monitor, and manage all safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices for the purpose of ensure a safe environment for employees and students in their use of school facilities and transportation, and to comply with legal requirements (e.g., OSHA and Workers' Compensation).
• Maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect school district property and potential liabilities.
• Supervise the school district's transportation department.
• Supervise the buildings/grounds and maintenance operations.
• Oversee the contracted custodial and food service operations.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Assist the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits and the payroll function.
• Represent the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.
• Perform all other pertinent duties of either position that are assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Requirements:

• Valid New Jersey School Board Administrator Standard Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility required
• Experience working in a school business office preferred

Apply online at Please do not mail, e-mail, or bring resumes, transcripts, letters of recommendation, or any other documentation to the district Board of Education Office or to any other district office. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded. We will retain your completed online application in active status for one year. Application Deadline: November 18, 2024 Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey unless exempted under law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment. New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) AA/EOEJob ID 922 Posting Date: May 2, 2024; November 4, 2024