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3.3 - Business Manager Job Description

3.3 - Business Manager Job Description

SERIES 3 - ADMINISTRATION

The Business Manager at Liberty Common, under the guidelines set forth in our charter, is accountable to the Headmaster as the authority in the areas of:

  • Finance
  • Building and Grounds
  • Non-Academic Personnel
  • Legal Compliance of the School

Finance

Oversee the development and maintenance of a positive financial position for the school.

  • LCS Accountant
  • Provide all necessary documentation for and oversee successful, on-time completion of LCS annual audits
  • Work with the Headmaster, BOD, Core Knowledge Charter School Foundation and LCS Building Corporation to develop budget and effectively use funds.
  • Provide monthly reports on
    • Budget
    • Grant monies and status 
    • Areas of concern in budget, purchasing, facilities, or grants including specific proposals for dealing with these issues
  • Develop financial support information for grant applications.
  • Liaison with PSD in financial matters
  • Responsible for school assets and supplies including procedures for ordering and inventory, and negotiating maintenance contracts for equipment

Building and Grounds

Oversight responsibility for all physical school facilities including safety, security, maintenance, and relationships with third party contractors to maintain and improve the facility.

  • Traffic flow and effectiveness
  • Student safety in building and outside on all school grounds
  • Oversee safety response team and related volunteers
  • Ensure that this process is in place, documented, and periodically tested
  • Communicate with local authorities in regards to safety matters

Personnel

  • Coordinate with Poudre School District and manage Liberty Common School’s portion of all non-performance related personnel issues for all school employees including payroll, benefits, hiring paperwork, documentation, etc.
  • Maintain faculty and non-academic staff records including interview and hiring paperwork, benefits, evaluations, contracts

Legal Compliance

Assure LCS is in compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws & regulations; including adherence to charter contract. Stay abreast of changes to applicable laws and regulations, and communicate to Headmaster and Board of Directors how such changes may affect LCS.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance
  • Management experience in a non-profit educational setting
  • Management experience in facilities and auxiliary departments
  • Computer literacy and proficiency with appropriate software applications

Adopted: 06-28-2001
Amended: 12-03-2011