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Job Title: Business Administrator

Organization/School: Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description: LEHIGH CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Position Description

Position Title: Business Administrator

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field. Advanced degree and relevant certifications are a plus
Proven experience in financial leadership within a K-12 or related educational setting
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to contribute to district-wide planning
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse stakeholder group
Knowledge of building construction processes and practices for schools in the state of Pennsylvania is highly desirable
Knowledge of CSIU FIS software is highly preferred

Reports To/Supervised By: Executive Director

Supervises:
Business Office Staff
Cafeteria Staff
Material Handler

Key Areas of Responsibility:
Financial Strategy: Leads the development and maintenance of the annual budget and long-range financial projections, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
Strategic Planning: Contributes to entity-wide planning and analysis of current programs, support systems, and expenditures as a key member of the Executive Director’s Cabinet.
Operational Oversight: Directly responsible for training, oversight and evaluations of the business office, warehouse and food services departments, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Financial Planning and Modeling for Capital Projects: Brings valuable education building construction projects as well as capital planning experience, contributing insights to ongoing and future projects.
Financial Reporting and School Auditing: Directly oversees the financial reporting and school auditing processes for LCTI.

Essential Functions:
Supervises Financial Reporting, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, NSLP, Capital Planning, and Fixed Assets.
Manages budget development, administration and long-range financial planning.
Prepares and oversees the preparation of all financial reports. Ensures that report formats meet all federal, state, local and member district reporting requirements.
Assists the Executive Director and staff to analyze financial and educational challenges and develop solutions to problems which ultimately improve daily operations.
Coordinates internal and external audit functions while managing District compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines or laws.
Oversee the Lehigh County Joint Purchasing Program
Manage the district’s insurance programs for both employees and property
Provides presentations and regular communications to the Board and member school districts regarding the financial status of LCTI.
Serves as administrative liaison to the Board Finance Committee.
Participates with regional and state organizations in staying abreast of school finance reform and other district-related issues.
Act as the Joint Operating Committee Secretary
Responsible for the financial operation of the cafeteria and National School Lunch Program

Additional Responsibilities:
Manage the school’s investment of idle funds
Act as the Right to Know Officer
Provide financial analysis during collective bargaining
Responsible for maintaining a petty cash fund
Manage school tax-sheltered annuity program
Oversee the fixed asset inventory system in concert with LCTI Directors
Oversee and be responsible for all purchasing of the school
Perform and oversee any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Physical Requirement of Job:

MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY

Not At All Occasionally Frequently Constantly
0 1 – 33% 34 – 66% 67 – 100%

LIFTING:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
11 to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Beyond 20 lbs: Occasionally

BODY MOVEMENTS:
Bend/Stoop: Frequently
Climb: Occasionally
Kneel: Occasionally
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Twisting: Occasionally
Standing: Constantly
Sitting: Constantly
Walking: Constantly

Terms of Employment:
Length of Work Year: Twelve (12) months

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated by the Executive Director

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the LCTI of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. LCTI reserves the right to amend job duties as necessary and appropriate.

LCTI is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization

Website:

Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: 05/15/2025

Application URL: https://www.applitrack.com/mylcti/onlineapp/

How to Apply: Thank you for your interest in an administrative position with Lehigh Career & Technical Institute!
All applicants must apply through the online portal via https://lcti.applicantportal.com/applicant/login.php

Below, is a complete listing of the 10 required items needed in order to be considered a candidate for a position. Items 1-4 are required as a minimum for administration to review your qualifications for interview:
Letter of Interest
Resume
Application – Administrators
Statement of Educational Philosophy (300 words maximum)
Should you be invited for an interview, the following additional documents to complete your application packet are required prior to your meeting time.
PA Sexual Misconduct-Abuse Disclosure Release Form DPTT
Complete the Name/Address/Phone of current/former employer and Section 1 only
By law as of 12/22/14, one form must be completed for each of the following:
Current Employer
Each former employer that was a school entity
Each former employer where you were employed in a position that involved direct contact with children
Upon recommendation for a position, LCTI will send the form to your previous employers for the completion of Section 2
Copy of valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certifications
Copy of transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
Clearances – (see links below)
Copy or proof of application for Act 34 – Online Request (P.A.T.C.H.) or by mail: PA Criminal Clearance | Instructions
Copy or proof of application for Act 151 – Online Request (Compass Site) or by mail: PA Child Abuse History Clearance
UEID for Act 114 – Link to start fingerprinting process
Follow the link to IdentoGO to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. The Service Code for LCTI is 1KG6NX.
Take required IdentoGO documentation, acceptable form of ID, and a valid credit card or money order to one of the listed Enrollment Centers for fingerprinting.
Enter your zip code when registering for your appointment to find the Enrollment Center closest to you.
Information on Federal Criminal History Background Checks
Completed PDE 6004 Form as required by Act 24 of 2011
Letters of recommendation (3) (preferred, but not required for substitute positions)

Contact Information:

Stacey Day
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

4500 Education Park Drive
4500 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078

(610) 799-1385
days@lcti.org