What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Business Administrator Assistant position at Camden's Promise Charter School?
Camdenś Promise Charter School is looking for a Certified School Business Administrator Assistant. The main goal of this role is to maximize efficiency, The ideal candidate should possess a mix of math, technical and communication skills, as this role involves managing every aspect of the business. You must have great organizational and prioritization skills, as well as the ability to multitask.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate or eligibility.
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board of trustees.
3. Understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code and GAAP requirements.
4. Knowledge of accepted business practices in charter school related to budget preparation and administration, risk management, purchasing, transportation, food services, school plant operations and facility planning.
5. Demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
JOB GOAL:
To supervise, manage and coordinate the business affairs of the charter school efficiently and effectively to ensure that educational support services help to achieve the educational goals of the charter school with the available financial resources.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Budget and Finance
1. Assists the Lead Person/Chief School Administrator (CSA) in the preparation of the annual school budget and is responsible for the administration of all phases of the budget throughout the year.
2. Serves as general accountant for the board. Keeps accurate and detailed accounts of all financial transactions as prescribed by statute, administrative code and board policy. Works cooperatively with the school auditor and the treasurer of school moneys to prepare timely, complete and accurate financial records and reports.
3. Assumes responsibility for the audit of all claims, invoices and demands against the board of trustees, presents them for board approval and arranges for payment.
4. Collects fees and other moneys due to the board not payable directly to the treasurer of school moneys, deposits funds or transmits such funds to the treasurer for deposit.
5. Serves as the official purchasing agent of the board and is responsible for establishing procedures for the acquisition of supplies and equipment for the charter school in accordance with law and board policies.
6. Administers the insurance/risk management program.
7. Oversees the preparation of the payroll and ensures proper maintenance of records related to auditing requirements, tax laws, and employee benefits. Is responsible for implementing hospitalization, major medical and other types of board‑approved employee benefit plans.
8. Is responsible for investment of board funds in accordance with statute and board policy.
Responsibilities:
- Represent the School and Business Office
- Work and monitor finance and accounting to eliminate waste and enhance productivity of each function
- Communicate with every department regularly to handle problems, identify new opportunities and build trust and transparency
- Evaluate budget and manage purchases and expense
Skills:
- Proficiency with purchase order management, expense management
- Excellent math and computer skills
- Detailed planning and time-management skills
- Experience a must
- Great organizational, communication
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or higher in Business Administration, accounting or related field
- Must be NJ SBA certified
Full time
Salary 80-90k
Health and Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- SBA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000