Position Type: Administration/Business Administrator
Date Posted: 9/19/2025
Location: Central Office
Date Available: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 10/03/2025
SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY
FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Summary: Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking a School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to oversee the daily operations of the District's Business Office, inclusive of financial operations (purchasing, budgeting, etc.) custodial services, food services, and transportation. The individual will also serve as the Secretary of the Board.
Qualifications: - NJ School Business Administrator Certification required.
- Master's Degree or higher degree from an accredited college/university or a copy of a currently valid certified public accountant license required.
- Experience with New Jersey Public School business office processes.
- Minimum of five years of experience in an accounting related field with experience in school finance either as a school employee or a school auditor.
- Experience and competency using electronic payroll systems, New Jersey and Federal data systems, and data processing applications including but not limited to Excel, Google Sheets, etc.
- Ability to demonstrate competence in managing the business functions of a comprehensive New Jersey K-12 School District.
- Understanding of principles 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 budget preparation, business operations, insurance, purchasing, transportation, food services, school plant operations, facility planning, school construction, school development,grants, public school employment and collective bargaining.
- Ability to read, write and clearly communicate with staff.
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve, set goals, and work independently and as part of a team.
- Must meet criminal background check for both federal and state as per the Department of Education under NJSA 18A:6-7.2.
Working Conditions: 12 month, full time position, with benefits. Salary range is $180,000 to $215,000 commensurate with education and experience.
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Procedure: All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts (where applicable) must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Fort Lee School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if received.
Selection Procedure: Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Fort Lee Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fort Lee Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fort Lee Public Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.
