School Business Administrator / Board Secretary

$190k

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

Piscataway, NJ

Position Type:
Central Administration/School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary

Date Posted:
9/22/2026

Location:
Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

Closing Date:
10/30/2026
Educational Services Commission of New Jersey - Central Office

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
1660 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854

SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY - Twelve (12) month Position

Start : Position is available on or after October 1, 2026

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 10 years' experience as a successful School Business Administrator
Possess a NJ School Business Administrator Certificate.
Accounting background with business and public school administration experience.
Knowledge of school law and financial planning.
Working knowledge of Governmental (GAAP) Accounting principles.
Knowledge of Cooperative Purchasing Programs.
Possession of Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) Certification preferred

REPORTS TO:

The School Business Administrator shall report to the Superintendent of Schools.
The School Business Administrator shall also serve as the Secretary to the Board of Education and shall report and be responsible directly to the Superintendent of Schools, in conjunction with his/her duties as Board Secretary. She/he shall carry out all the legal duties as defined in Title 1BA for Board Secretaries.

FUNCTION:

The School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary is responsible for directing the overall business management of the Commission and the Cooperative Purchasing Program, as well as the maintenance of the entire physical plant. The chief objectives of the business division are to promote, develop, and support the educational program, and the cooperative purchasing program of the Commission in accordance with state statutes, Board of Directors' policies, and administrative directives of the Superintendent. The School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary reports to the Superintendent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage all areas of the Cooperative Purchasing Program, including:
- Requests for Proposal.
- Bid preparation, review and awards.
- Documentation of all policy and protocol required in the legal and proper function of a cooperative purchasing program.
- Hire qualified staff for purchasing, bid-preparation, accounts-receivable and payable for the proper and smooth function of the cooperative.
Perform such other functions as may be required by the Superintendent or the Board.
- Assist in supervising the business functions of the Transportation Department.
- Assist in supervising the business functions of the Operations and Maintenance of the physical plant.
- Assist in supervising the business functions of the School Food Service program.
- Maintain inventory controls on all equipment and supplies.

OPERATIONS:

The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall also provide input into the evaluation process of:
- Building and Grounds
- Transportation
- Food Service Operations
- Treasurer of School Monies

EVALUATION:

Performance in this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education.

BENEFITS:

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. This position is entitled to Vacation, Sick, Recess, Personal and Bereavement Days annually. This position is entitled to an annual car allowance and disability insurance.

SALARY:

Minimum Annual Salary of $190,000.00, commensurate with professional experience.

To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab at and click the employment opportunities link.

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