<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Administration/Business Manager</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>2/25/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Board of Education Office</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>03/06/2026</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>School Business Administrator/Board Secretary 12 Month Position | Salary Range $145,000-$165,000 (commensurate with experience)</p> <p>The Ridgefield Park School District is a dynamic, student-centered Pre-K12 district located in Bergen County, New Jersey, serving a diverse and vibrant community. The district consists of four schools and two Pre-K provider sites with over 2,000 students. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our student body and are committed to fostering a culturally responsive staff. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.</p> <p>We are in an exciting period of growth and transformation. Under dedicated leadership and a supportive Board of Education, we have been driving meaningful change across instruction, operations, and community engagement. We are seeking a strategic School Business Administrator to help sustain and accelerate that momentum. We are accepting both permanent and interim applications.</p> <p>Notable highlights:</p> <ul> <li>Recently released from fiscal state monitoring, reflecting significant progress in financial management and governance </li><li>Rising student achievement districtwide, with gains in ELA and Math proficiency over the past two years </li><li>A growing Pre-K program, improved facilities, and a districtwide technology infrastructure overhaul </li><li>A $64M budget managed with fiscal discipline and transparency </li><li>A supportive Board of Education, strong community pride, and a collaborative leadership team invested in doing right by students </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Valid New Jersey School Business Administrator (SBA) certificate or eligibility for certification </li><li>Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field </li><li>Demonstrated experience in school business administration or comparable private sector financial leadership </li><li>Strong knowledge of New Jersey school finance law, state aid, and federal grant compliance </li><li>Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills </li><li>Proven success in budget development and long term financial planning </li><li>Experience with NJDOE reporting systems and school business software platforms </li></ul>