School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

12-Month Position JOB GOAL : To supervise, manage and coordinate the business affairs of the district efficiently and effectively to ensure that educational support services help to achieve the educational goals of the district with the available financial resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate or eligibility. Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration or a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Minimum of five years' experience in accounting, preferably in a New Jersey school district. Experience in budget preparation and administration, and understanding of statutory and code requirements related to school budgeting.

Understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code and GAAP requirements. Knowledge of statutory requirements and accepted practices in school districts related to business office procedures, risk management, purchasing, food services, school plant operations, maintenance and facility planning.

Demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one (1) year of employment. Such additions to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Atlantic City Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Candidates for employment who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to be tested for the usage of controlled dangerous substances as they are defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2