What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager position at New Paradigm for Education?
Who We Are
New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. NPFE serves 2,100 students in Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation.
Why New Paradigm for Education
NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Detroit achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support. NPFE’s Mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for all students to meet the needs of a global society. We are committed to excellence and strive to offer a new educational paradigm evident by increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support.
New Paradigm for Education seeks educators who have a relentless belief that all students, regardless of their race and economic or social circumstances, can perform at high levels, deserve a quality education, have access to high quality instruction and curriculum, and can attain post secondary success. Educators who are driven bv academic achievement, continuous growth, and excel working in a rigorous and supportive environment. We seek culturally responsive educators who have experience working with diverse communities and strong relationship-building skills that they apply to understand their students, families, and communities.
What You’ll Do
The Business Manager works closely with the Principal and administrative team to uphold and enact the mission of the school. The Business Manager is responsible for business functions of the school including accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and a variety of other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree; supplemented with five (5) years of related work experience
Strong background in accounting, finance, project management and business management
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and human relations skills
Strong organizational skills to achieve project timelines for multiple initiatives
Strong ability to analyze large amounts of data and reach correct conclusions
Duties & Responsibilities
Accounting - perform all financial transactions including AP, AR, general ledger, deposit entry, cash balances, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and liaison with independent auditors. Skills in reconciliation and budgeting are paramount. .
Business Coordination - request and review bids, contracts, Statement of Work (SOW) or leases ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with Board Policy or Administrative Rules.
Budgeting - prepare revenue and expenditure projections for the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Executive Director, Leadership team and the School Board. Responsible for oversight of process through committee reviews and through final Board approval. Oversee budget adherence and address any variances or significant changes.
Funding - coordinate and collaborate with funding agencies regarding state funding and grant funds. Assure state funding calculation accuracy. Budget and track exhibit funding for year end reconciliation.
Manage staff and vendor relationships
Develop Request for Proposals and oversees the evaluation and selection process of vendors
Develop and implement procurement procedures and policies to streamline NPFE processes
Other ancillary duties as needed or assigned
The Individual
While there is no single formula for a great Business Service Manager, our strongest team members do have a few characteristics in common. They are highly motivated and driven by results, extremely organized with an ability to balance deadlines and multiple workstreams, flexible and adaptable to ever changing organizational needs and work demands, and hold strong written, verbal and bookkeeping skills. Above all, they possess an enduring belief in the endless potential of all scholars and are committed to going “above and beyond” in the name of student success.
