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Central Square Central School District, New York, NY, United States


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The Central Square Central School District is accepting applications for the 2026/2027school year for a School Business Administrator/School Business Official.

Position Class Definition:
12-month position

Job Description:
The School Business Administrator/School Business Official, under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, will lead and manage business operations of the district including but not limited to service and maintenance/buildings and grounds, transportation, food service, budget development and control, data processing, financial affairs, investments, accounting, payroll, purchasing, grants and the administration of contracts and other fiscal services in such a manner as to maximize the impact of District resources in support of the District's program and facilities. The successful candidate will interpret various school business programs to staff, parents and the community. The employee will perform related work as required.

Job Functions:

Supervises maintenance of financial accounts and various records related to the business management of the school district

Assists in development of fiscal policy

Oversees the requisitioning and purchasing of all equipment and supplies while serving as purchasing agent

Prepares and issues periodic local, state and federal financial and statistical reports for the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education

Supervises the work of clerical, custodial, maintenance, nurses, transportation, food service and supervisory staff

Plans and directs construction or renovation projects

Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of the school budget for submission by the Superintendent to the Board of Education

Substantiates budget estimates with supporting data, and assists with promoting annual budget to the public

Develops maintains and applies office management practices related to personnel, data processing and recordkeeping

May coordinate or oversee the annual audit of the school district

May make periodic inspections of buildings and grounds to ensure they are maintained per regulations

May coordinate the operation of school cafeterias, buildings and grounds, maintenance and custodial and transportation activities

May oversee and coordinate all human resource functions including employee benefit administration

Serves as School Safety Officer

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
School Business Administrator:
Masters degree in education, business management or accounting. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in one of the above fields, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity. New York State School District Business Leader Certification is required.

School Business Official:
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a master's degree in accounting, finance or business administration or a closely related field and five (5) years of business administration or professional accounting experience. CPA preferred.

Salary:
Competitive compensation/benefits package commensurate upon experience.

The Central Square School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Further, the District does not discriminate on the basis of religion or creed, sexual orientation, military status, genetic status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws.

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