Director of Business Services

JobID: 1655 Position Type: ADMINISTRATOR - NON PDE CERTIFIED/DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES Date Posted: 5/8/2026 Location: Schnecksville, PA Position Definition: The Director of Business Services provides strategic leadership, oversight, and administration of all financial and business operations of the CLIU. This role ensures fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while serving as a key advisor to executive leadership and a liaison to constituent school districts. Relationship: The Director of Business Services shall be responsible to the Assistant to the Executive Director and will report to him/her on all matters dealing with the business management of the CLIU. Qualifications: Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration-Accounting/Finance, required. Master's degree in a business-related field, preferred. Five (5) years' experience in overall business office management. Pennsylvania Registered School Business Administrator (PRSBA), preferred. Skills/Knowledge : Possesses and demonstrates an understanding of PA State Financial Accounting System. Possesses and demonstrates the ability to negotiate insurance contracts in the best interest of the CLIU. Possesses and demonstrates interpersonal skills for supervising staff, through patience, consistency, fairness, accountability, leadership, and understanding. Possesses and demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the budgeting and accounting process. Possesses and demonstrates in-depth knowledge of financial forecasting. Possesses and demonstrates mastery level of data analysis skills. Possesses and demonstrates the ability to work with large amounts of data, interpret financial records, detect errors, and prepare financial reports. Possesses and demonstrates a proficient understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and other financial software packages used by the Business Services Department. Possesses and demonstrates the ability to manage daily cash position and invest CLIU funds prudently. Maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations and ensures compliance with applicable laws, Board policies, and financial standards. Demonstrates effective leadership, including the ability to supervise personnel, establish systems and accompanying procedures, and ensure consistent, accountable decision-making. Exercises sound professional judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving in complex situations. Manages multiple priorities and responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment. Maintains strict confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion. Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and professionalism under pressure and during organizational or departmental changes. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to present and represent Business Services to leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders. Advocates for the vision, mission, and goals of the department and CLIU. Demonstrates the ability to act as a liaison with constituent school districts and external partners. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and implement a budget process. Conducts thorough, objective investigations and supports compliance and risk management efforts. Demonstrates the ability to manage personnel through the use of procedures and consistent decision-making. Demonstrates the ability to interpret and implement knowledge of federal and state laws and CLIU Board Policies. Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with staff, administration, Board members, school districts, and community stakeholders. Demonstrates the ability to develop and adhere to operational systems and protocols. Exhibits critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions. Demonstrates the ability to successfully address emergency situations that pose a risk to the well-being, safety, and security of students and staff. Demonstrates the ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities. Physical : Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), and carry or convey sufficient weight to carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities safely and effectively. Ability to independently ambulate in and around work areas. Abili