Job Title: School Business Administrator/ Board of Education Secretary

Location: Dumont, NJ (Bergen County)

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

The Dumont Public School District is a dedicated K-12 educational institution committed to academic excellence and student success. We are seeking a highly skilled School Business Administrator / Board of Education Secretary to manage our financial operations, ensure compliance with all fiscal regulations, and support the Board of Education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the district's financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, purchasing, and
• Manage and maintain financial systems, including Systems 3000 and
• Administer and ensure compliance for federal grants, including IDEA and Title
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to support the district's
• Collaborate with district leadership to align financial planning with educational
• Prepare reports and financial statements for the Board of Education and
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial
• Serve as the Board of Education Secretary, maintaining official records, preparing agendas and minutes, and ensuring compliance with board policies and Open Public Meetings Act requirements.
• Manage OPRA (Open Public Records Act) requests, ensuring timely responses and compliance with public records laws.
• Oversee transportation services, ensuring efficient and safe student transportation
• Work collaboratively with the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor to support facilities maintenance, safety, and capital improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• New Jersey School Business Administrator Certificate (or eligibility).
• New Jersey Qualified Purchasing Agent Certification
• Experience with Systems 3000 and Frontline financial management
• Strong knowledge of federal grants management, including IDEA and Title
• Prior experience serving as a Board of Education Secretary
• Familiarity with OPRA requests and public records
• Experience in transportation oversight and knowledge of school transportation regulations preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with district leadership, including the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to epoidomani@dumontnj.org.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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