District Business Administrator

POSITION TITLE:         District Business Administrator
POSITION STATUS:     Salary/Exempt
LOCATION:                   District-Wide
REPORTING TO:          Superintendent of Schools                 
 
 
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:  The District Business Administrator, working under the general supervision of the Superintendent, exercising leadership initiative and using independent judgment, in compliance with State and Federal laws, regulations, statutes and policies, as well as those of the New Hampshire Board of Education, is responsible for the oversight and management of the financial, and business operations for the Hudson School District. Overall responsibilities involve short- and long-range planning and administration of the District’s Business, Human Resources, Food Service, Facilities, and Transportation services. 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Hold Business Administrator certification or eligibility.
2. A minimum of five years’ experience with demonstrated leadership skills in Finance, Food Service, Transportation and Facilities Management. 
3. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively present information to groups of individuals, maintain effective working relationships within the District, and with other relevant local agencies. 
4. Ability to present written documents that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
5. High level of computer competency with Microsoft Office and various database management and payroll systems.
6. Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of fiscal planning and budgetary development and the ability to apply them to the needs of the District.
7. Successful completion of criminal history background check.

1. Oversee the smooth, efficient, and effective financial and business operations of the District, Facilities Management, Human Resources, Transportation Services and Food Service Operations.
2. Responsible for the supervision, development and evaluation of the Director of Finance, Director of Food Service, HR Director and Facilities Director for the Hudson School District.
3. Direct Union negotiation activities for the district as designated by the Superintendent.
4. Supervise and administer all General Liability, Property, E & O, and Student Insurance for the District.
5. Ensure the maintenance of the District’s Fixed Asset Inventory, periodically recommending assets that should be disposed of or assets that should be replaced or renovated.
6. Supervise the purchasing for the District including but not limited to vendor negotiations and contracts, preparation of bid specifications, maintenance of an inventory control system for insurance purposes and all related work associated with the above.
7. Supervise the safe, effective, and efficient operation of student transportation services, responding to community and parent issues and emergency situations.
8. Coordinate and supervise the maintenance and repair of all school facilities and grounds. Oversee the efficient and effective operation of Facility services, inclusive of materials and supplies used, staffing issues, staff training, custodial cleaning schedules and areas.
9. Work with Capital Improvement Committee to develop a long-term plan for the district. Develop and recommend to the School Board the annual budget for the repair and maintenance of the schools.  Coordinate and implement planning for new construction and renovation to physical school district buildings.
10. Work with the Joint Loss Management Committee to assure the maintenance of a safe environment for students and staff in all buildings.
11. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the District Emergency Incident Command Center, assignment of personnel, procedures, policies, and its effective and efficient operation.
12. Attend and participate in all meetings of the school board, budget, and capital improvement committee meetings.  Prepare and submit to the board necessary and helpful facts, information and reports required to ensure the making of informed decisions. Inform and advise the board about programs, practices and problems, conditions of the schools, and the need for new or revised policies.

1. Accessible to staff and the public and responsive to their concerns.
2. Participate with other administrators to improve systems issues related to purchasing, budget control, and financial accounting.
3. Ensure management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe,      efficient, and effective learning environment.
4. Collaborate with families and community members in a professional, respectful, and positive manner, relating the District’s commitment to excellence, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources
5. Act with integrity, and in an ethical manner in all aspects of carrying out the       responsibilities of this position.