School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary - Apply NOW!

For the 2026-2027 school year, Byram Intermediate School is seeking a highly qualified School Business Administrator-School Board Secretary.

The ideal candidate will foster trust, transparency, innovation, and high-accountability systems that advance student opportunity and ensure long-term district stability to efficiently manage and oversee all financial, operational, and administrative functions of the district, ensuring that resources are used effectively to support student learning and educational programs. This role provides strategic leadership in budgeting, facilities management, and business operations, while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and board policies.

Establishing district-wide systems that strengthen fiscal stability and operational cohesion

Responsibilities:

To efficiently manage and oversee all financial, operational, and administrative functions of the district, ensuring that resources are used effectively to support student learning and educational programs

This role provides strategic leadership in budgeting, facilities management, and business operations, while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and board policies

Oversee in the development and administration of the annual school budget and oversee all financial operations

Serve as Board Secretary, including preparing agendas, attending meetings, and maintaining official records and minutes

Oversee purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Supervise and manage facilities, maintenance, custodial, transportation, and food service operations

Administer risk management and insurance programs for the district

Coordinate long-range facilities planning, construction projects, and capital improvements

Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements, audits, and state/federal regulations

Works with the Superintendent to facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to maximize efficiency and coherence of district

Functions as an integral member of the district leadership team that works collaboratively to ensure that financial, facilities, and operational decisions support student learning, staff effectiveness, and program innovation.

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 based on education level and experience

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, dental benefits and vision, or insurance buy out, if waived.

Job Description: Per the attached: School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary

Deadline: 4/17/2026

Start Date: 7/1/2026

Other: Enrollment in Pension Retirement System (TPAF), 3 Personal Days, 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 Family Illness

Required:

NJ certification - School Business Administrator Certificate; Standard, CEAS or CE

Knowledge of school finance, budgeting, and GAAP-compliant accounting practices

Experience with district operations, including facilities, transportation, and food services preferred

Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Criminal History background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency

Application Procedure: Send letter of interest, resume and copies of certifications and three professional references.

Attn: Dr. Kurt Ceresnak, Superintendent, to jobs@byramschools.org.