BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR IV

Salary: 68,094.000-97,636.500 :USD

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Education

Office of the Commissioner

Office of Business Management

25 Hall Street

Concord, NH 03301

Business Administrator IV

$68,094.00-$97,636.50

Position #13069

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Office of the Commissioner/Office of Business Management has a full-time vacancy for a Business Admin IV.

SCOPE OF WORK: To administer business management operations in the Department of Educations’ Bureau of Business Management for the Department of Education by authorizing business management policies and procedures, including the financial management, budgetary planning and analysis, and personnel and data management for all federal, state and alternatively funded Department programs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Administers the Fiscal Management Unit to meet established goals and objectives of the department, to include authorizing, developing and implementing policies and procedures for financial business management operations.

Reviews, supervises, and monitors all financial operations for the department and makes recommendations for improvements to both State and Federal budgets.

Oversees financial activities and administration of agency resources through fiscal monitoring and evaluation.

Oversees the preparation of State and Federal Budgets, Single Audit, and Indirect Cost Proposal. Prepares and budgets and formulates federal and state financial reports in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, Commissioner, and the Accounting Services Unit to meet annual obligations to ensure continuation of funding.

Coordinates with the Office of School Finance audits and monitoring visits by outside entities including, other state agencies, federal offices, the Legislative Budget Assistant (LBA), CPA firms and other auditors. Assists in preparing and administering corrective action plans needed to ensure compliance.

Provides subordinate employees with timely performance appraisal least once per year and approves annual increments for subordinate employees who achieve satisfactory work and advises and supports employees with goal development and planning.

Oversees the interaction of the Office of Business Management Fiscal Management Unit with the multiple divisions in the Department of Education to accomplish organizational objectives, ensuring internal fiscal compliance and controls, and implementing necessary modifications.

Prepares and testifies before legislative committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in accounting, public administration, or business administration.

Experience: Seven years’ experience in accounting or business administration involving fiscal management, including four years of supervisory or administrative experience. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education at the graduate level only.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below!See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

LICENSE REQUIRED: Driver’s License or access to statewide transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Excel spreadsheets, NH First and IBARS experience preferred.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Amber Harris, Administrator IV, Amber.L.Harris@doe.nh.gov.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964