Help Wanted: Ludington Area School District Director of Business Services.

Help Wanted: Ludington Area School District Director of Business Services.

Administrative Opening for the 2018-2019 School Year

Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other applicable field; Master’s Degree in an applicable field or CPA designation is preferred.
• Three year’s successful work experience in auditing within a public accounting firm, or experience in school finance; Michigan Chief Business Official Endorsement preferred.
• Successful experience in a supervisory capacity; Successful experience in educational institution work and familiarity with Michigan Public School Accounting.
• Ability to obtain School Administrator Permit and/or enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator.
• Human Resources leadership experience preferred; Knowledge of Public Employment Relations Act (PERA), the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), PA 54 of 2011, PA 152 of 2011, PA 300 of 2012, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other applicable employment and school laws.
• Knowledge of contract and labor negotiations and administration; Extensive technology literacy and computer background and experience; Experience with software and operations of computerized financial accounting systems.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Posting Deadline: Friday, October 5, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Timeline: The District will conduct first round interviews during the week of October 15, 2018, with second round interviews occurring no later than the week of October 22, 2018. Interviews will be between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. The top candidate will be recommended for approval to the Board of Education no later than Monday, November 19, 2018. The candidate is expected to be available to begin in the position no later than January 1, 2019.

Application Procedure: Interested applicants must apply in writing by submitting a cover letter or letter of interest, an updated resume outlining all relevant work experience, education, and credentials, a list of references and at least three letters of recommendation, all college or university transcripts, and a copy of any administrator certificates or professional certifications. Applicantion materials should be sent electronically in one (1) PDF to the following email address: pschultz@lasd.net. Please label your PDF in the following format: LastName_FirstName_DOBSApplicant.PDF