Assistant Superintendent Of Administration And Finance – Wilmington Public Schools

Work Year:                Twelve (12) Months

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: To assist the Superintendent of Schools substantially and effectively in the task of providing leadership in developing, improving and maintaining high quality educational programs along with supervision of staff to achieve that end.

To direct the following in the performance of their duties:

• Payroll and Accounts Payable Staff
• Food Services
• Director of Transportation
• C.A.R.E.S. Program Coordinator

Reports To: (Interim) Superintendent of Schools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or Finance
• A minimum of four (4) years of successful employment in one of the above fields, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role at a managerial level
• Certified (or certifiable) by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and School Business Administrator
• A proven ability to develop and administer operating, grant, and capital budgets; and assist Superintendent with a sound and sustainable budget development process
• Experience in Munis is preferred
• Effective organization skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Solid understanding of School and Municipal accounting and finance regulations
• Contributes to a positive and welcome environment for colleagues, staff, and families

Statement of Duties:

• Responsible for financial management and budget operations.
• Preparation and presentation
• Strategic Plan Implementation for finance and facilities
• Capital Improvements Budget
• Accounting
• Payroll
• Purchasing
• Bid Specifications
• Contracts, Negotiations
• Grant Coordination
• Oversees preparation and final review of all warrants

Representative Responsibilities:

• Personnel data base including statistical analysis of staff and students; preparation of local, state and federal personnel reports; preparation of regular reports concerning staff attendance, compensation, contractual issues and professional development points.
• Responsible for preparation and submission of the End-of-the-Year Financial Report.
• Supervise the preparation of all filings for reimbursement of funds.
• Selection and overall supervision of central office staff and office procedures.
• Supervision of all central supply operations and inventory maintenance.
• Supervision of Director of Transportation and transportation operations.
• Coordinate school building needs and operations with the Public Building Department staff.
• Coordination of all evaluation procedures for appropriate central office staff.
• Monitoring of all federal and state accounts and advising administrators who have direct responsibility for designing and managing said accounts of procedures that are consistent with correct accounting practices and with legal and regulatory directives.
• Preparation of filing of such inventories as are essential for effective school and system management.
• Risk Management:
  • Insurance and retirements
  • Insurance Advisory Committee
  • Town Safety Committee Member
• General duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools and the policies of the School Committee.

Compensation: Salary and benefits will be negotiated in accordance with experience and competitiveness for the region and similar positions.

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Application Procedure: Internal candidates please send a letter of interest and resume to: Andrea Stern Armstrong, Director of Human Resources: andrea.armstrong@wpsk12.com

External candidates must apply through www.SchoolSpring.com

Closing Date:  March 31 , 2025