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Chief Operational Officer - (Schief School Business Official)

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties:

  1. Ensures legal compliance with the Illinois State Board of Education.
  2. Attends all Board of Education meetings, interprets the business program to the Board and to the public, and prepares reports for the Board as directed by the Superintendent.
  3. Administers Illinois Statute, Administrative Code, Board Policies, District Procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable to the business operation.
  4. Directs the financial, accounting, and payroll activities of the District, including preparation of various financial reports and studies and the publishing of annual reports as required by statute.
  5. Supervises all financial and accounting operations in accordance with state regulations, including all bulk entries, annual closing of the books, and preparation of local and state financial reports.
  6. Prepares all District claims for reimbursement.
  7. Works in conjunction with the Director of HR to support contract negotiations as it relates to financials.
  8. Administers the District's property/casualty insurance, student accident insurance, workers' compensation, and safety program, including determination and purchase of coverage, determination of property values, management of insurance claims, and administration of employee benefit programs.
  9. Directs and coordinates the various business and auxiliary services of the district, including maintenance, operations, purchasing, safety, transportation, and food service.
  10. Directs and coordinates all budgetary and planning activities of the District, including capital projects.
  11. Manages cash flow, oversees investments, and maintains a five-year financial projection.
  12. Exercises control of the budget after adoption.
  13. Takes a leadership role in the purchase and sell of District property.
  14. Directs and coordinates the development of long-range plans and systems for business and auxiliary service areas.
  15. Reviews and approves all proposals, information, policies, procedures, and structures related to all facets of safety school and in the provision of school transportation to, from, and at school.
  16. Directs and coordinates the Employee Health Insurance Committee, preparing agendas/materials and scheduling meetings when necessary.
  17. Determines and periodically reevaluates District insurance needs, coordinates procuring and maintaining in force coverage of appropriate types and amounts.
  18. Participates in and/or receives copies of all Supervisory Accident Investigations which should be completed within 24 hours of the injury or incident. This includes all staff and visitors on school property.
  19. Communicates with the District's legal counsel in areas relative to school finance, facilities, ancillary services, life safety, and/or other areas this Director supervises.
  20. Attends seminars and workshops on topics relevant to and providing current information on legal liability avoidance and other risk management topics.
  21. Prepares agendas, materials, and meeting schedules for the Board's Finance Committee and Policy Committee.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Illinois State Certificate in Administration, with Chief School Business Official endorsement.
  2. Advanced training, such as represented by an MBA or CPA.
  3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
  4. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Education required.
  5. 3-5 years of experience in the field preferred.
  6. Certification from the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) and/or Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) preferred.

Salary/Benefits

COMPENSATION:

The salary will be highly competitive and include a comprehensive benefits package.  Salary will be in the range of $156,376.00 to $194,213.00.  The final salary for the successful candidate will be negotiated and determined based upon proven experience, qualifications and meeting District criteria.

Job Posting Date

3/13/2026

Application Deadline

4/30/2026

Start Date

3/13/2026