Job Description

School Business Administrator / Board Secretary at Clinton Township School District summary:

The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary manages the financial and operational functions of the Clinton Township School District, overseeing budgeting, accounting, grant administration, and facility planning across four buildings serving approximately 1200 students. This role requires expertise in GAAP, GASB regulations, federal grant programs, and school district business practices to ensure fiscal sustainability and operational efficiency. The position demands strong leadership, attention to detail, communication skills, and relevant certifications such as a New Jersey School Business Administrator certificate and preferably a CPA license.

Position Type:
Administration/Business Manager
Date Posted:
8/19/2025
Location:
District Office
Date Available:
11/1/2025
Closing Date:
02/28/2023 School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Clinton Township School District, Clinton, New Jersey
"Where Children Come First"
The Clinton Township School District seeks an exceptional leader and communicator with a commitment to managing a highly effective financial and operational environment to serve as the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary. The District has four (4) buildings and serves approximately 1200 students in grades PreK-8 in three (3) of the buildings. The District seeks a leader with a solid understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute, code, and GAAP requirements. The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail and a strong desire to create a long-term, sustainable fiscal plan that improves efficiency to best support students.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree required from an accredited college, preferably in Business or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Standard New Jersey School Business Administrator certificate required
• 3-5 years of experience in a New Jersey school district as a School Business Administrator required
• Qualified Purchasing Agent preferred
• A thorough understanding of the generally accepted accounting principles established by the GASB, school budget preparation and internal control systems
• A thorough understanding of federal regulations for administration of federal grant programs, experience with grant writing and/or grant implementation a plus
• Knowledge of accepted business practices in school districts related to budget preparation and administration, risk management, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, transportation, and food services.
• Experience with school plant operations, construction, facility planning, custodial and maintenance services preferred
• Proficiency with electronic databases, spreadsheets, and other technologies related to efficient business office operations
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills needed
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Candidates with CPA license will be given priority

Qualified candidates are invited to complete the online application in its entirety to be considered for an interview.
Salary commensurate with experience and subject to approval by the Hunterdon County Executive Superintendent of Schools, the CTSD Superintendent of Schools, and the CTSD Board of Education.
Attachment(s):

• SBA Job Description

Keywords:

school business administration, budget management, financial accounting, GAAP, GASB, grant administration, facility planning, purchasing, risk management, school district operations

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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