Director Of Business Services

Director of Business Services JobID: 422

Position Type:

District Office/Business Manager

Date Posted:

6/14/2024

Location:

Kalama School District, Kalama, WA

Date Available:

July 2024

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Director of Business Services

Work Days: 8 hours per day, 260 Days per year (year-round employee)

Rate: 23-24 Rate $103,681 - $107,828 DOE - Increase on Sept. 1 to $108,035 - $114,637

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision through SEBB and Retirement through DRS; Annually, 12 sick days, 10 Vacation Days (increases with years in district), 13 Paid Holidays

Position Purpose

Under the general Supervision of the Superintendent, to manage the Business Services functions of the district including budget and finance, purchasing, and food services. Collaborate on safety and risk management, human resources, and related areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance

• Coordinate the business and financial affairs of the school district

• Assist the Superintendent substantially in providing leadership in planning, developing, and achieving excellence in educational programs and support services

• Assist the Superintendent with the development and administration of levies and bonds

• Provide leadership that creates a learning environment sensitive to diverse socioeconomic and ethnic groups served

• Promote an environment that fosters high expectations, performance, and respect

• Initiate and maintain a system of internal controls to safeguard the assets of the district and provide the highest level of accountability of public funds

• Manage internal controls in the area of cash and investments

• Serve as audit liaison for financial, federal, and accountability audits

• Chair the Budget Planning Committees as needed

• Facilitate and maintain the long-term district fiscal plan

• Develop and monitor the district annual budget

• Plan, revise, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and processes in coordination with the Superintendent

• Serve as the district's finance representative in bargaining activities

• Serve as a member of the district's Cabinet and leadership team

• Collaborate and coordinate with principals and the District's leadersip team

• Develop cost analysis of salary and other fiscal proposals

• Facilitate and monitor accounts payable, accounts receivables, and payroll

• Manage financial aspects of the District's capital projects

• Attend monthly Board meetings and present financial updates to the Board

• Oversee food service operations, including management and oversight of the Food Service Management Company (FSMC)

• Work with the Long-Range Facilities committee to develop long-range facility plans

• Create a data-driven plan for continual improvement

• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with staff and community

• Increase leadership effectiveness through professional learning

• Maintain a culture of high expectations and equity

• Demonstrate fallibility and model problem solving

• Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment

• Support and model the underlying principles of the District's strategic plan

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Human Resources

• Collaborate to oversee human resources compliance, including personnel policies and employment records. FMLA, Unemployment Requests

• Collaborate to oversee the employee life cycle (recruiting, hiring, onboarding, employment, and end of employment)

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.

• Ability to develop and implement projects.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to work in collaboration with various departments

• Ability to understand the ever-changing dynamics of a school district

• Ability to be flexible with a positive attitude

• Ability to be resourceful and createive in problem solving

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• Current Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation

Education

Bachelor's or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience

Successful Supervisory experience preferred

Experience working with Washington state school accounting preferred

Experience working at the district level in a school district preferred

FLSA Status: Exempt

Updated 3/29/24