Mountain Lakes School District
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Mountain Lakes School District, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, us, 07046
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Effective on or about February 3, 2026 – 12 month position.
Mountain Lakes School District is seeking an experienced School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to supervise and manage the budget and operations for four schools in a high‑performing district. The district serves approximately 1,400 students with a $46 million annual budget and includes financial, facility, and operational management of the Lake Drive Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, as well as a send‑receive regional partnership with Boonton Township. The successful candidate will also serve as the Secretary of the Board of Education.
Qualifications
New Jersey School Business Administrator Standard Certificate.
Ability to manage multiple budgets, including the Lake Drive Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and a tuition‑based special education program.
Demonstrated knowledge of school business operations, economics, law, finance, accounting, and organizational theory.
Knowledge of GAAP procedures, state/federal accounting guidelines, payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable systems.
Leadership skills in budget/finance, transportation, food service, and facility management.
Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
Knowledge of statutory requirements and accepted practices in school districts related to budget preparation, insurance, purchasing, transportation, food services, facility planning, construction, grants, public school employment, and collective bargaining.
Experience and competency in electronic payroll systems, New Jersey and federal data systems, and data processing applications (e.g., Systems 3000, Genesis, Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to think critically, set goals, and work independently and collaboratively with the Board of Education, district/school administration, and staff members.
Comprehensive understanding of the duties of the Board Secretary pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17‑5 et seq.
Minimum five (5) years of successful experience as a School Business Administrator/Board Secretary highly preferred.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
Required criminal history clearance.
Start Date: Position is effective on or about February 3, 2026. Salary Range: $180,000 – $200,000.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative – Primary and Secondary Education
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Mountain Lakes School District is seeking an experienced School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to supervise and manage the budget and operations for four schools in a high‑performing district. The district serves approximately 1,400 students with a $46 million annual budget and includes financial, facility, and operational management of the Lake Drive Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, as well as a send‑receive regional partnership with Boonton Township. The successful candidate will also serve as the Secretary of the Board of Education.
Qualifications
New Jersey School Business Administrator Standard Certificate.
Ability to manage multiple budgets, including the Lake Drive Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and a tuition‑based special education program.
Demonstrated knowledge of school business operations, economics, law, finance, accounting, and organizational theory.
Knowledge of GAAP procedures, state/federal accounting guidelines, payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable systems.
Leadership skills in budget/finance, transportation, food service, and facility management.
Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
Knowledge of statutory requirements and accepted practices in school districts related to budget preparation, insurance, purchasing, transportation, food services, facility planning, construction, grants, public school employment, and collective bargaining.
Experience and competency in electronic payroll systems, New Jersey and federal data systems, and data processing applications (e.g., Systems 3000, Genesis, Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to think critically, set goals, and work independently and collaboratively with the Board of Education, district/school administration, and staff members.
Comprehensive understanding of the duties of the Board Secretary pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17‑5 et seq.
Minimum five (5) years of successful experience as a School Business Administrator/Board Secretary highly preferred.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
Required criminal history clearance.
Start Date: Position is effective on or about February 3, 2026. Salary Range: $180,000 – $200,000.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative – Primary and Secondary Education
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