Coordinator of Business Services

Job Description

The Crawford County R-2 Coordinator of Business Services oversees areas including budgeting, purchasing, payroll, financial statement reporting, grants, investments, risk management/liability insurance, contract review, benefits, retirement, time clock, Smart Find, channel changes, tuition reimbursement approvals, workman's compensation, and other financial areas.

• Leads the department under their supervision in conformity with the policies and procedures of the Board of Education, federal, state, local laws and regulations.
• Provides clarity and direction of department programs, procedures, services and initiatives to the Board of Education, staff members, vendors, and the community.
• Reviews, develops, and recommends board policies.
• Attends, participates, and/or coordinates, when appropriate, department, district, local, and state meetings.
• Reviews, negotiates and executes all contracts with the coordination of legal counsel, when appropriate.
• Responsible for the district’s risk management and coordination of liability insurance coverage and claims reporting. This includes coordination with the human resources department for liability and workers compensation.
• Utilizes a systematic process for district budget development and monitors the efficient expenditure of funds. In addition, they will make appropriate revisions to the budget when needed throughout the year.
• Provides reports and presentations to the Board of Education if or when needed.
• Responsible for the timing and issuance of bonds and recommends levy adjustments and timing of bond initiatives.
• Manages the District’s employee health insurance programs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public school education and related financial policies with the ability to apply them to the needs of the district.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the finance and operation departments.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively lead and develop effective working relations with staff at all levels, vendors, and community members.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Position: 12 months, Professional

• Receive credit for years of service in accounting and financial experience on the salary schedule
• Board-paid medical option
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid leave (i.e. vacation, illness)
• School-age children may attend district schools
• Operate on a 4-day school week
• Minimum starting salary $50,000.

Director

Full-time

Administrative

Primary and Secondary Education