What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business Services/CSBO position at High School District 214?
- Longevity bonus of 1% for those at the top of the salary range
- Medical, dental, and life insurance plans tailored for you and your family
- Contribution to TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) for eligible employees
- 403(b) & 457(b) participation
- 20 vacation days annually (25 days after 20 years of service) and 15 paid holidays for eligible employees
- 14 sick days and 4 personal leave days each year
- Remote work options: Up to 10 days annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement for approved courses
- Mentorship and development programs designed to prepare you for career advancement
- $2,000 bonus for completing a pre-approved doctoral program
- Option to cash out up to 3 unused vacation days annually
- Paid bereavement leave and additional sick days (14/year)
- Cell phone stipends for 24/7 on-call positions
- A single page cover letter indicating interest in the position;
- A resume listing personal data, education, training and experience; and
- Three current letters of recommendation.
JobID: 4757
Position Type:
ADMINISTRATIVE - TRS position
ADMINISTRATIVE - TRS position
Date Posted:
2/14/2025
2/14/2025
Location:
Forest View Educational Center
Forest View Educational Center
Date Available:
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Director of Business Services/CSBO – Lead, Innovate, and Make an Impact!
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for finance and making a difference in education? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can shape policies and drive operational excellence? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We’re seeking a Director of Business Services to lead and oversee critical financial and operational functions within our district. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of managing accounting, payroll, budgetary reporting, purchasing, insurance, investments, and employee benefits—ensuring that our schools operate efficiently and effectively.
Why Join Us?
Leadership Impact – Supervise and mentor a team, optimizing workflows and ensuring best business practices.
Strategic Influence – Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement budgetary plans that support our mission.
Dynamic Responsibilities – Oversee insurance, benefits, student transportation, purchasing, and payroll.
Equity & Compliance – Play a key role in fostering equitable practices while ensuring compliance with policies like HIPAA.
Strategic Influence – Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement budgetary plans that support our mission.
Dynamic Responsibilities – Oversee insurance, benefits, student transportation, purchasing, and payroll.
Equity & Compliance – Play a key role in fostering equitable practices while ensuring compliance with policies like HIPAA.
What You’ll Do
Direct daily business office operations – Ensure compliance with school codes and best practices.
Lead and mentor a team – Assign workloads, conduct evaluations, and make hiring recommendations.
Drive financial strategy – Assists the Associate Superintendent for Business Services in budgetary planning and development, and with treasurer's duties related to the Wheeling Township Treasury Intergovernmental Agreement.
Enhance operational efficiency – Oversee payroll, purchasing, insurance programs, employee benefits and transportation.
Ensure compliance – Perform internal audits and uphold data privacy regulations.
Serve as district's Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy compliance officer.
Lead and mentor a team – Assign workloads, conduct evaluations, and make hiring recommendations.
Drive financial strategy – Assists the Associate Superintendent for Business Services in budgetary planning and development, and with treasurer's duties related to the Wheeling Township Treasury Intergovernmental Agreement.
Enhance operational efficiency – Oversee payroll, purchasing, insurance programs, employee benefits and transportation.
Ensure compliance – Perform internal audits and uphold data privacy regulations.
Serve as district's Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy compliance officer.
What We’re Looking For
Master’s Degree or equivalent graduate training, major in educational administration, business management, accounting, or related discipline
Proven leadership experience in business services, finance, or school operations.
Strong understanding of budget management, payroll, and accounting.
Ability to navigate complex regulations and ensure compliance.
Commitment to equity and fostering inclusive financial practices.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 12-month assignmentProven leadership experience in business services, finance, or school operations.
Strong understanding of budget management, payroll, and accounting.
Ability to navigate complex regulations and ensure compliance.
Commitment to equity and fostering inclusive financial practices.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
SALARY: Administrative Salary Range - $148,168 - $185,210 to be adjusted for 2025-2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In addition to completing an online application, candidates are required to upload all of the following:
Click on the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an application.
Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.
Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.
Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."
Salary : $148,168 - $185,210
