Business Manager

Description:
In conjunction with the Superintendent, provide administrative supervision for the fiscal; food service and support functions of the District, allowing the highest and best use of the financial resources of the District thus insuring the maximum utilization of the financial resources of the District for educational purposes.

Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree preferred; in business administration, economics, public administration, or education.
3. Experience in education finances preferred.
4. Alaska teaching certificate is desirable but not required.
5. A minimum of five years experience in financial management.
6. Proven and successful supervisory experience in dealing with, and a demonstrated understanding of, public agencies with emphasis on their internal operations, policies and procedures.
7. Proven and successful supervisory experience with computerized accounting and payroll systems.
8. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
9. Ability to successfully execute the duties of the position as described below.

Duties:
1. Operation and management of the district's varied and complex fiscal system.
2. Application and management of the district's computerized accounting and payroll systems.
3. Direction of the district's accounting and financial reporting requirements for the State and Federal programs.
4. Development and coordination of the district purchasing practices, procedures, and systems.
5. Administrative direction of a decision making responsibility for the district's food service.
6. Administrative direction and contractual approval for the district housing and transportation programs.

About


Discover the Adventure of Being a Principal in Alaska with the Lower Kuskokwim School District


Are you ready for a unique and rewarding leadership experience? The Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) invites passionate educators to join our vibrant community in the heart of rural Alaska. We are currently seeking candidates for the 2025-2026 school year.


LKSD is the largest rural school district in Alaska, serving nearly 4,000 predominantly Yup'ik students across 27 schools. Spanning a landmass the size of West Virginia, our district stretches along the Kuskokwim River and the Bering Sea coast. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, rich cultural traditions, and a deeply meaningful educational mission.


Adventure is part of the job-traveling to our communities often involves flying from Anchorage and completing the journey by small plane, snowmobile, or boat. But more importantly, you will play a vital role in delivering bilingual, culturally relevant education that empowers students to succeed.