Assistant Superintendent Business

The duties of the Assistant Superintendent for Business include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and monitor all job functions of the Business Office operations, including but not limited to accounting, payroll, purchasing, inventories, internal printing, internal services, transportation, school nutrition services, non-student records management, insurance procurement, energy procurement, and compliance with bid regulations.
• Supervise, evaluate and delegate appropriate responsibility to the Director of Business Operations, Director of Facilities Management and the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.
• Develop and coordinate the preparation, approval, and filing of the annual budget and property tax levy as prescribed by the Illinois statutes and school district policies.
• Develop and coordinate efforts related to long term financial planning and reporting, and bring forth any concerns, strategies, or specific recommendations to the Superintendent that may surface from these efforts.
• Per approval by the Board of Education, perform the functions of the School Treasurer, including investments, cash management, and revenue collection.
• Pay all bond and interest retirements when due.

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Educational Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in school business administration or financial management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing financial and operational aspects (such as budget development, facilities, transportation, or food service) of a school district or large organization.
• Strong knowledge of school finance, regulatory compliance, and fiscal reporting.