Business Administrator

As the nation’s first interstate school district serving the vibrant communities of Hanover, NH, and Norwich, VT, SAU 70 is seeking a dedicated and experienced Business Administrator to oversee the financial and operational health of our unique interstate school districts.

 

The BA leads the district’s business operations, from multi-million dollar budgeting to facilities management. This role serves as a key resource for our school boards, Superintendent, and other Administrators, ensuring transparency, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with laws and regulations across the entire organization.

 

The ideal candidate balances technical financial expertise with the ability to manage the physical and human infrastructure of a multi-district educational system, while contributing to a positive and professional environment. 

 

Position begins July 1, 2026, open until filled.

 

Salary up to $125,000, dependent on qualifications, education, and experience. Benefits for this position can be found in the Administrator I Standard Benefits. Please visit the Information for New Hires page for more. 

 

 

POSITION TITLE:  BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Job Description Approved By:  SAU 70 

Date:

October 2024

General Purpose:

To administer the business and financial affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available.

Reports to:

Superintendent of Schools

   

Supervises:

Director of Facilities, Human Resources Director, Asst. Business Administrator, Payroll & AP Specialists, Food Service Manager(s)

 

 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

 

• Act as chief financial officer for all finance and business operations of the district.
• Assume responsibility for all financial management operations, including: developing and implementing financial and accounting policies and procedures that meet all federal, state, and GASB requirements; ensuring that all financial systems accurately record all financial transactions in detail; and supervising all accounting and payroll operations.
• Assume responsibility for the district’s annual budget, including: establishing budgetary guidelines and processes; developing the annual budget; compiling all necessary statistical data for the preparation of the fiscal budget; working with the school board, superintendent, principals, and directors in the preparation of all budgets, using established guidelines; performing monthly revenue and expense projections analyzing operations and budget status; managing operations within the approved budget; and providing resolution to issues.
• Assume responsibility for all reporting requirements, including: submitting monthly reports to the board and budget committee detailing the status of the district’s financial position; interpreting the financial position of the district to the community at large; enforcing financial reporting standards, and preparing financial reports, as required by GASB, NH DOE, NH DRA, VT AOE, and the US DOE.
• Assume responsibility for all audit operations, including: arranging for the internal auditing of school accounts; compiling all information and paperwork necessary for audits; and scheduling, coordinating and assisting the district auditors in their performance of the annual independent audit.
• Assume responsibility for all facilities management operations, including: supervising the building & grounds staff; ensuring that the building & grounds infrastructure meets the educational needs of the district; developing and managing programs of plant management and expansion; maintaining an up-to-date inventory of school property; and developing the district’s annual Capital Improvement Plan.
• Assume responsibility for the district’s assets, including: managing banking relationships in conjunction with the district treasurer; supervising the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all funds; implementing a records retention policy that meets legal requirements.
• Assume responsibility for the district’s purchasing operations, including: purchasing all supplies, materials, and equipment in keeping within the budget; preparing bid specifications and documentation for the purchase of goods, equipment and services within district budgets and policy guidelines; negotiating contracts involving specific facilities, programs and services; and supervising the storage and distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Manage the district’s property, liability, health, dental, life, and disability insurance programs.
• Manage the risk management and safety programs.
• Manage the district’s student transportation and food service program.
• Fiscally manage State and federal funds, overseeing submittal of required financial reports.
• Assist in recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning, supervising, developing, and evaluating personnel under his/her jurisdiction.
• Provide an in-service program for the business office, food service and facilities personnel. ie: Facility Maintenance Software, Finance/Payroll/HR Software, Time Keeping Software.
• Maintain all financial systems for the district in conjunction with the IT department.
• Develop and recommend changes in policy and procedures as it relates to finance, purchasing, payroll, facilities, food service and transportation.
• Act as advisor to the superintendent on the school budget and all other support operations questions.
• Assist the Superintendent in all aspects of school building and/or renovation projects; and assist principals, as requested, with plant and equipment maintenance.
• Act as a resource for, and assist the school boards in the collective bargaining process.
• Maintain effective relations with, and act as a resource for, school board, budget committee, other elected officials, district staff, students, vendors, public agencies and their staffs, the media, private organizations and the public.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

 

Evaluation:

• Performance of duty responsibilities will be reviewed annually by the Superintendent

   TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

• Full-Time

• Year-Round

• Non-Exempt

 

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred;  Bachelor's degree with NH Business Administrator Certification considered. 
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in financial management, including at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in public school administration is preferred.
• A knowledge of applicable NH RSA’s and regulations as it relates to the total range of financial planning and reporting within a school business setting

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to successfully multitask within the role.
• Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence, reports and memoranda according to standard business practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification or certifiable as a School Business Administrator preferred but not required

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1.  Lift up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

2.  Lift 11 to 25 lbs:

Occasionally required

3.  Lift 25 to 50 lbs:

Rarely required

4.  Lift over 50 lbs:

Not required

5.  Carry up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

6.  Carry 11 to 25 lbs:

Rarely required

7.  Carry 26 to 50 lbs:

Not required

8.  Carry over 50 lbs:

Not required

9.  Reach above shoulder height:

Occasionally required

10. Reach at shoulder height:

Occasionally required

11. Reach below shoulder height:

Occasionally required

12. Push/Pull:

Rarely required

 

Hand Manipulation:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Keyboarding:

Frequently required

2. Gross Manipulation:

Frequently required

3. Fine Manipulation:

Frequently required

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting:

Not required

2. Bending:

Occasionally required

3. Crawling:

Not required

4. Squatting:

Occasionally required

5. Kneeling:

Not required

6. Crouching:

Occasionally required

7. Climbing:

Not required

8. Balancing:

Rarely required

During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

 

1. Sit:

up to 3 consecutive hours

2. Stand:

up to 3 consecutive hours

3. Walk:

up to 1 consecutive hour

 

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

 

1. Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions; and respond to inquiries;

1. Communicate with others;

1. Observe students and staff to ensure safety

 

Work Environment:  Inside: up to 100% 

Outside: up to 20%

 

Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair

Carpeted floor, tile floor

 

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

 

Other Considerations and Requirements:

The physical demands of an employee in a Business Administrator role are minimal.  The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting.  Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed. 

 

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

Salary : $125,000