Business Manager

LOCATION:

Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Administration Building, Watertown, NY

STARTING DATE:

November 16th, 2026

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $75,000-85,000. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current handbook. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, dental/vision/hearing reimbursement, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous vacation, sick and personal day policies

RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES:

Thorough knowledge of modem business administration procedures and equipment, or public personnel practices, and of budgetary procedures; good knowledge of accounting methods; ability to readily acquire familiarity with the laws, policies, regulations, practices, functions, and personnel of the school district; ingenuity and resourcefulness in handling administrative problems; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; tact and courtesy; good judgment; ability to present written and oral comments and opinions clearly and concisely; thoroughness and dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Masters degree in accounting, public or business administration, education, or related field and one year of experience in accounting or business administration for a large organization; OR
• (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, public or business administration, education, or related field and two years of experience in accounting or business administration for a large organization; OR
• (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
• Applicant must meet civil service requirements and pass a civil service examination with results being reachable status.

CLOSING DATE:

September 30th, 2026

THE JEFFERSON-LEWIS-HAMILTON-HERKIMER-ONEIDA BOCES (JEFFERSON-LEWIS BOCES) DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY, OR AGE IN ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDES EQUAL ACCESS TO THE BOY SCOUTS AND OTHER DESIGNATED YOUTH GROUPS. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED TO HANDLE COMPLAINTS/INQUIRIES REGARDING THE BOCES NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES: GEORGE SHAFFER III, ESQ., TITLE IX OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, AT JEFFERSON-LEWIS BOCES, 20104 STATE ROUTE 3, WATERTOWN, NY 13601, VIA EMAIL AT View email address on click.appcast.io, OR VIA PHONE AT View phone number on click.appcast.io. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION VISIT: FOR THE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE OFFICE THAT SERVES YOUR AREA, OR CALL View phone number on click.appcast.io. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT MAY ALSO DO SO THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AT