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Business Manager
Professional Services
Customer-Service
Administrative
Full Time
Permanent
Full Time
0-1
DOE
Direct Employer
Minto Public School is seeking a qualified, motivated, and detail-oriented Business Manager to manage financial and operational functions for the District. This is a full-time 12-month position offering a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma required. Post high school education in finance, business administration, or accounting is preferred or equivalent experience. Computer literacy, and strong communication and organizational skills.

JOB GOAL:
Administers business affairs of the School District in order to provide the best educational services with financial resources available.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to duties required by NDCC 15.1-07-21 and NDCC Titles 21 (Taxation) and 57 (Debt
Services), the Business Manager shall:

Essential Functions:
· Advise on financial and budgetary matters before the Board
· Assures that the district receives optimal fiscal entitlement from county, state and federal resources
· Assist Board with all purchases requiring formal bidding
· Attend meetings as assigned by Board or requested by Superintendent and record the minutes of all meetings at which required to attend (including negotiations) and disseminate minutes to newspaper if applicable
· Comply with internal audit procedures, schedule external audit, and respond to audit recommendations
· Establish procedures and comply with financial record keeping and security of such records
· Maintain bond and note register
· Perform all other duties required by law
· Prepare, distribute, and file all reports and contracts requiring business manager signature and/or assigned to business manager by the Board
· Prepare, process, and disseminate payroll
· Provide financial information for budget preparation and file the budget and mill levy certification. Manage district budget throughout fiscal year.
· Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
· Receive, manage, and maintain custody of all moneys for which the District or the Board is responsible, including, but not limited to, overseeing investments, purchasing system, and managing all other district financial accounts
· Supervise district business computer operations (financial, personnel, inventory, etc.)
· Supervise, organize, and coordinate all school board elections
· Schedule and notify Board of meetings
· Provide notice of all meetings of the Board including committee meetings, budget hearings and community meetings

OTHER DUTIES
Risk Management:
· Determine insurable values of buildings and contents
· File loss claims and accident reports
· Maintain inventory of district equipment; update as needed
· Recommend insurance policies for casualty, liability, fidelity and school indemnity
· Respond to claims against the school

Personnel Management:
· Administer all employee benefits policies/programs and make recommendations to Board regarding changes to these policies/programs
· Maintain permanent records of district employees and maintain personnel files following law and district record retention schedule
· Maintain records of all personnel leaves
· Provide information on working conditions, benefits, policy and procedures
· Provide resource data for negotiations
· Process Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI) claims and payments
· Process unemployment claims and payments

Miscellaneous:
· Attends training related to Business Manager taxes and functions
· Build a positive rapport with patrons
· Exhibit professionalism, including accountability, honesty, tactfulness, and courtesy
· Keep abreast of financial and business trends
· Maintain appropriate rapport with board, administration, staff, and students
· Maintains record on open enrollments, out-of-district students, and tuitioned students
· Respond to open records requests
· Comply with district policies applicable to position
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Board or Superintendent

Necessary Skills:
· Ability to be flexible and work with interruptions in a positive manner and in an environment with staff, students, and parents/guardians often present.
· Ability to follow policies and procedures, complete administrative tasks correctly and on time, and support organization's goals and values.
· Ability to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
· Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, plan for additional resources, and sets goals and objectives.
· Ability to approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, and follows through on commitments.
· Ability to commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, completing tasks on time.
· Ability to look for and take advantage of opportunities and ask for and offer help when needed.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective filing systems.
· Ability to serve all constituents openly, honestly, and with integrity.
· Ability to represent the school system and the community in a positive light.
· Ability to use available resources in all decision-making processes.
· Ability to pursue continual personal growth.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and a need-to know standard with regard to staff and student information.

Technology Skills:
Training or experience in working with computerized accounting programs with the ability to learn new programs, and in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, Google Docs, email and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands and reach with hands and arms and speak clearly. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must have the visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer monitor throughout the day.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve-month position; wage and benefits to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:
Board shall evaluate performance of the Business Manager with input from the Superintendent. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Business Manger, sarah.mondry@mintoschools.com (or click on the ''apply'' button) or mail documents to:
Minto Public School
Attn: Business Manager Sarah Mondry
200 4th Street
Minto, ND 58261

The Minto Public School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

sarah.mondry@mintoschools.com
N
Minto
ND
56261
United States
ND: Grand Forks