Bilingual School Business Manager

Job ID Number

R4287

Employment Type

Worksite Flexibility

Job Summary

Job Description

Salvaggio Academy, a private school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dedicated and bilingual (English and Spanish) School Business Manager to oversee its financial and operational functions.

What You’ll Do

Financial Management:

• Collaborate with school leadership to develop the annual SA budget

Manage financial processes, including budgets, vendor expenses, EITC/OSTC funds, grants, donations, etc.

Operational Management:

• Oversee school business functions, including, but not limiting to administration, facilities, IT and food services

• Collaborate with school leadership to develop and implement strategic plans

• Manage supply ordering and inventory

• Maintain relationships with external vendors

• Assist families with scholarship and financial aid documentation

• Implement health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory reviews

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:

• Coordinate and conduct safety drills

• Ensure compliance with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) requirements

• Oversee and manage school and staff compliance with Pennsylvania Dept of Education mandated clearances, requirements, trainings, and certifications

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the primary liaison for auditors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

• Facilitate communication between English and Spanish-speaking stakeholders

Professional Development:

• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay informed about best practices in school business management

What You'll Need

Required:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 2 years of work experience, preferably in education and/or business or operations management

Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and experience managing operating budgets

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills

• Strong project and time management skills; ability to effectively backwards plan, juggle multiple priorities with great attention to detail, and deliver consistent and timely results

• Team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management and relationship building skills

• Ability to be calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations with parents and staff

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel

• Ability to be flexible and adapt and work collaboratively

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions

• Ability to stand, sit, and move around the office for extended periods

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

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