Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
6/24/2022

Location:
District 67 & 115 Administration Center

Date Available:
07/01/2022

Closing Date:
08/31/2022

Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 and Lake Forest Community High School District 115 are seeking a Director of Business Operations.

Position Summary:

The Director of Business Operations is a shared service position which is responsible for promoting the mission, vision, and values of Lake Forest Community High School District 115 and Lake Forest Elementary School District 67. The Director of Business Operations will contribute to the business affairs of Lake Forest Schools in accordance with the policies and procedures of School District 67 and School District 115 to ensure sound fiscal responsibility as a way to create the best possible educational services.

Essential Performance Functions:

• Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to performing all responsibilities.
• Interpret, apply, and explain the rules and regulations as they apply to school financial operations, and consult with Chief Operating Officer regarding such rules and regulations.
• Analyze financial and operational data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Supervise and evaluate certain members of the Business Services team.
• Coordinate and facilitate the daily operations of the Business Services including department meetings, annual calendar of events, etc.
• Identify areas of improvement related to business operations and procedures.
• Research, evaluate and implement best practices in financial and operational processes.
• Serve as a resource for district admistration and staff members
• Maintain confidentiality of school board, collective bargaining agreement, and other sensitive District information.
• Participate in local, state, and national business official associations.

Shared Services Essential Functions:

• Particpate in the development of Board of Education and Committee materials
• Attend Board of Education, community, school or district commites and functions as a representative of the Business Services team.
• Particpate in the development and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Complete short-term financial projections, and assist in the development of long-term financial projections.
• Maintain cash flow projections, and manage investment activities.
• Participate in the development of facilities, and capital projects plan.
• Provide mentorship to Business Services team members
• Ensure business operations are performed in accordance with District policy, collective bargaining agreements, federal and state laws.
• Coordinate purchasing and bidding for supplies and services in accordance with District policy and state law.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Facilitate Districts' Insurance Committee and 457(b) Investment Committee.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, or related field.
• Valid Certified School Business Official licensure
• Relevant experience and/or post-secondary training in School Business.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, school-based business management systems.
• Ability to:
  • follow all Board of Education policies.
  • communicate clearly and effectively - written and verbal.
  • meet deadlines.
• Outgoing, friendly, and customer focused.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities, must be a team player.
• Work with speed, attention to detail, consistency, and organization.
• Maintain professional appearance. .

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.

To learn more about Lake Forest School Districts, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.

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