BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR CLERK-TREASURER POSITION

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other related field.  Additional consideration will be given to applicants with a CPA, an MBS, or Master's Degree in Accounting, or other related field, or previous experience in school district finance and business.  Comparable experience will also be considered.
  • Extensive experience in administration and management of public school funds and capital assets is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal relations with an ability and willingness to listen and communicate in an honest, appropriate, and sensitive manner with the Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools, professional and classified staff, community and patrons of the schools and other state and local agencies and organizations.
  • An established reputation of adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.
  • An understanding of and experience in the collective bargaining - negotiations process.
  • Must be able to perform a full range of school district financial and supervisory duties.
Salary negotiable; a two-year term of office shall commence on or before July 1, 2006.  Comprehensive benefit package included.

Candidates must submit a formal application that includes the following:
  • A letter of interest
  • Resume listing professional and job-related experience
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Philosophy statement of the role of Business Administrator
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must submit all specified application materials to the Beaver County School District Office by February 24, 2006, before 5:00 p.m.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Affirmative Action and ADA
Goals and Focus:
The Business Administrator will administer the business affairs and financial resources of the district in such a way so as to provide the students of the Beaver County School District with a meaningful, effective, and productive education.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Follows the direction of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.
  • Serves as Clerk-Treasurer of the Board of Education
  • Attends all meetings of the Board of Education and may be required to keep, maintain, and provide accurate records and minutes of its proceedings.
  • Serves as custodian of all District funds, exercises responsibility and accountability for all money received and disbursed, maintains accurate records for all revenues received and the source of those revenues and ensures the proper expenditure and disbursement of funds.
  • Serves as board advisor for district business operations.
  • Countersigns with the President of the Board of Education all warrants and claims against the District as well as other legal documents approved by the Board of Education.
  • Prepares and submits to the Board of Education each month a written report of the District's receipts, expenditures, and current financial status.
  • Uses uniform budgeting, accounting, and auditing procedures in forms approved by the State board of Education, which shall be in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles or auditing standards of the State of Utah.
  • Prepares and submits to the Board of Education a detailed annual statement for the period ending June 30 of each year of the revenues and expenditures including beginning and ending fund balances.
  • Assists the Superintendent in the preparation, formulation, and submission of fiscal budget document and statistical and fiscal reports required by the State Board of Education.
  • Insures that adequate internal controls are employed to safeguard the District's funds.
  • Supervises the management of the district's insurance programs.
  • Exercises supervisory responsibility for the district's payroll and other financial services.
  • Supervises the purchase of all supplies, materials, and equipment in accordance with state and district purchasing guidelines.
  • Provides regular in-service to district employees to ensure adequate leadership in school district financial and facilities operations.
  • Participates in classified and certified staff negotiations.
  • Ensures that a current inventory of the district's property and assets is maintained.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development.
  • Assumes duties as assigned by the superintendent.


Salary and Benefits:
Salary negotiable; expected range from $50,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications, education, and experience.  The provided comprehensive benefit package includes:
  • Group Health Insurance
  • Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • State Retirement System including 401K Retirement Account
Beaver County School District:
Beaver County is located in the Southwest part of Utah.  The county has two 7-12 high schools, two K-6 elementary and one K-8 school.  The population of Beaver County has held steady at approximately 700 people.  The county includes the communities of Beaver, Minersville, Milford, with several smaller communities feeding into the school system.  The Beaver County School District enrolls 1508 students with 71 certifiedstaff, a total staff of 277, and a total operating budget of $11,000,000.

Board of Education and Superintendent:  Carolyn White, President; Wayne Wiseman, Vice-President; Melissa Yardley, Secretary; Bob Davidson; Mike Gillins; and Ray Terry, Superintendent.
(No applicant should make direct
contact with Board members)

Application and Selection Process:
  • Applications will be reviewed and screened and successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
  • All candidates will be notified concerning their applications.
  • Applications are available at the Beaver County School District Office, located at 291 North Main, Beaver, Utah, or on-line at www.beaver.k12.ut.us/jobopps.html