Address
Form of workPosition Type:
2023-2024 Anticipated Openings/Administration
Date Posted:
11/29/2023
Location:
191 Second Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Date Available:
01/02/2024
Closing Date:
12/09/23
HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BUSINESS OFFICE
2023 - 2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Title: Assistant Business Administrator
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
Salary: Negotiable
Application Procedure: Apply online via Frontline/AppliTrack
Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed and a recommendation made to the Superintendent of Schools for Board approval.
2023-2024 Anticipated Openings/Administration
Date Posted:
11/29/2023
Location:
191 Second Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Date Available:
01/02/2024
Closing Date:
12/09/23
HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BUSINESS OFFICE
2023 - 2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Title: Assistant Business Administrator
Job Summary:
- Performs a variety of sensitive research work and maintains the confidentiality of information.
- Prepare responses and answer all Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests, including redacting information when necessary; prepare cost estimates and collect service fees; and respond to subpoena requests for records.
- Delivers subpoenaed records to court hearings or depositions; and maintains public information requests and documentation files.
- Performs tasks such as ensuring proper records retention, maintenance, and destruction in accordance with governmental records retention schedules.
- Conducts assigned legal research, gathers factual information, and assists in the preparation of legal documents for board of education meetings and other related duties.
- Prepares drafts of legal arguments and various legal documents, obtains affidavits, and assists the attorney during trial or hearing.
- Attends Board of Education meetings as requested by the Business Administrator/Superintendent.
- Advises the Leadership Team on sensitive labor and employee relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.
- Assist in contract negotiations with recognized employee organizations.
- Maintains current knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes; conducts research necessary to support contract negotiations and employee relations.
- Assists and provides guidance, investigation, and advice on a full range of employee relations matters, including informal and formal grievances, the development of performance management plans, disciplinary issues, employee assistance referrals, and reduction in force issues.
- Manages the process to investigate and respond to complaints from the Bureau of Labor or other agencies.
- Protects confidentiality of records and information in the possession of counsel about staff and uses discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines, which is limited to records or information in collaboration with legal counsel.
- Assist with creating and distributing approved press releases.
Qualifications:
- Hold a Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Hold a law degree from an accredited college.
- Possess a minimum of experience in public school business operations or public school accounting, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Hold a valid NJ state certificate as a School Business Administrator (CE is acceptable).
- Must demonstrate experience in the practice of New Jersey educational law.
Salary: Negotiable
Application Procedure: Apply online via Frontline/AppliTrack
Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed and a recommendation made to the Superintendent of Schools for Board approval.
