Williston Basin School District #7, located in Williston, North Dakota, seeks a Business Manager with strong budgetary and leadership skills to manage the business and fiscal responsibilities for the district of 5,000 students. The salary will be in the range of $145,000 to $165,000.00 plus includes an excellent comprehensive benefits package. The final salary for the successful candidate will be negotiated and determined based upon proven experience, qualifications and meeting District criteria.

WILLISTON BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 BUSINESS MANAGER

**Job Summary: Administers the District's business affairs in order to provide the best possible educational services,utilizing available resources in an efficient effective manner. (Actively pursue additional sources offunding, both public and private.)

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Business Manager shall:**

Serve as advisor to the Superintendent of Schools on all issues relating to the business and

financial affairs of the district.

Prepare a budget for board review and approval and submit the annual budget to county and

state.

Prepare other reports required for state funding (NDCC 15.1-27-02).

Compile operational statistics and gather other data as the Board may require. Supervise

district business operations, coordinate audit procedures, and assist in completion of the audit.

Conduct all internal audits as necessary.

Supervise investment of district funds.

Serves as the district's Open Records Officer.

Maintain records on open enrollments, out-of-district students, and tuition students.

Supervise, organize, and coordinate all school elections.

Compute district enrollment projections.

Verify district compliance with all applicable state and federal laws associated with payroll and

financial programs.

Plan and coordinate the development of statistical, financial, and management information

related to employee relations.

Direct the preparation of State and Federal reports, tax reports and the necessary reporting for

State and Federal grants.

Prepare, distribute, and file all other reports and contracts requiring Business Manager's

signature.

Actively pursue additional sources of funding, both public and private.

Lobby elected officials for funding for district needs.

Write competitive grants to meet specified district needs within appropriate designated.

Collaborate with other agencies and progr