Announcement of Position

Business Administrator

Iron County School DistrictCedar City, Utah

Announcement of PositionTo All Prospective Candidates

The Iron County School District Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

Business Administrator

Please forward all required application materials and information to:

Richard C. Stowell, Executive DirectorUtah School Boards Association860 East 9085 SouthSandy UT 84094Phone: 801-566-1207Fax: 801-561-4579Email: rstowell@usba.cc

All applications and other materials must arrive at the Utah School Boards Association offices no later than 4:00p.m., Friday, November 8, 2019 for first review.

The position is open until filled with first review of applications the week of November 11, 2019.

Iron County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment of employment.

Application and Selection Procedures

Application and selection procedures are as follows:

• Candidates must submit a formal application that includes the following:

1. A letter of interest

2. Application available at: http://www.irondistrict.org

3. Resume listing professional and job-related experience

4. Transcripts

5. Three letters of recommendation

6. Written response for each of the following items:

• What is your personal philosophy of the role of a Business Administrator?

• What is your experience and approach to forecasting models?

• What is your experience and approach to zero base budgeting for school finance?

• What would be your approach to facilitating the provision of resources that will support the Districtʼs mission, vision and goals?

• The Board of Education will review the application materials of allqualified candidates and may gather additional information on acandidate if they choose to do so. Together, they will select thosecandidates who will be extended an invitation for an interview.

• The Board of Education will interview candidates and conduct additionalbackground checks and gather other information as required. The Boardwill then select the candidate of its choice for the position of BusinessAdministrator.

• No application materials will be returned.

Qualifications

The Iron County School District Board of Education is seeking a Business Administrator who:

• Has at minimum a Bachelorʼs Degree in Business Administration,Accounting, or other related field. Additional consideration willbe given to applicants with a CPA, MBA or Masterʼs Degree inAccounting or other related field, or previous experience inschool district finance and business.

• Has or will develop a comprehensive understanding of schooldistrict budgets, revenue sources, obligations, services andprograms.

• Is an even-tempered individual who maintains an atmosphere oftrust and mutual respect.

• Is a good listener and effective communicator who is accessibleand works collaboratively with others.

• Is a visionary, creative thinker, decisive and self-confident leaderwho builds confidence in others.

• Is a goal setter and long-range planner.

• Is able to perform a full range of school district financial andsupervisory duties including:

o performing complex tasks using spreadsheets, databases,and word processing applications;

o analyzing and interpreting data; ando having a working knowledge of and/or record of sound

investment strategies and is bondable.

The Iron County Community

Iron County is the ideal home base for a national park adventure located in the center of Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks and Kolob Canyons. Also, our I-15 access makes it easy getting here; just two and a half hours from Las Vegas and four hours from Salt Lake City. Air travel is also easy with daily jet service into the Cedar City Regional Airport through the Salt Lake City based Delta Connection.

A community surrounded by National Parks, Iron County (Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan and Paragonah) offers visitors, friends and residents the opportunity to experience a wealth of variety. One can enjoy the Tony Award Winning Utah Shakespeare Festival in the summer and fall, or ride the fresh powder of Brian Head Ski Resort during the winter months. The Frontier Homestead State Park Museum is open year-round in the heart of Cedar City. The Heritage Center presents an assortment of plays, symphonies, ballets, art shows and a multitude of cultural events and entertainment.

Cedar City, Utah has earned the distinction of being Festival City, USA due to the incredible theatrical and cultural offerings, like the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Neil Simon Festival, Groovefest, and the Cedar City Livestock and Heritage Festival to name just a few. In Cedar City you will discover a unique small city complete with world-renowned theatricals, astounding beauty, and unbelievable outdoor recreation.

The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games comes to Cedar City annually where over 10,000 athletes participate in a variety of events.

Iron District has phenomenal support from its patrons. Great numbers of volunteers regularly participate in school processes, programs and events.

Additional information regarding the Cedar City area and Iron County may be found at www.scenicsouthernutah.com

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be competitive with similar-sized Utah school districts and will be determined by the Board based on qualifications, education and experience.

Benefits include:

• Group health insurance through EMI

• Term life insurance

• Utah State Retirement System including 401K

• Payment of professional dues in approved professional associations

• Earned vacation and PTO

Duties of the Business Administrator

Subject to the direction of the district superintendent of schools, the district business administrator shall:

1. Attend all meetings of the board, keeping an accurate recording of itsproceedings, and having custody of the seal and records;

2. Be custodian of all district funds, be responsible and accountable forall money received and disbursed, and keep accurate records of allrevenues received and their sources;

3. Countersign with the board president all warrants and claims againstthe district as well as other legal documents approved by the board;

4. Prepare and submit to the board each month a written report of thedistrict’s receipts and expenditures;

5. Use uniform budgeting, accounting, and auditing procedures andforms approved by the Utah State Board of Education, which shall bein accordance with generally accepted accounting principlesor auditing standards, and Title 63J, Chapter 1, Utah BudgetaryProcedures Act;

6. Prepare and submit to the board a detailed annual statement for theperiod ending June 30, of the revenue and expenditures, includingbeginning and ending balances;

7. Assist the superintendent in the preparation and submission of atentative budget required by law, and statistical and fiscal reports asrequired by the State Board of Education;

8. Insure that adequate internal controls are in place to safeguard thedistrict’s funds; partnership with district administrators in fiscalmanagement, providing service, support, data analysis, input andassistance;

9. Provide general supervision for accounting, payroll, purchasing,inventory, transportation, custodial, food service, maintenance andconstruction;

10. Manage the districtʼs benefits, including, but not limited to, healthinsurance, state retirement and investment products, life insurance,long term disability, voluntary products and ancillary products; and

11. Perform other duties as assigned by the board and/or superintendent

The District

Board of Education

Stephen Allen – PresidentMichelle Lambert – Vice PresidentMichelle Jones – MemberMary Ann Kemp – MemberDale Brinkerhoff – Member

Statistics & District Facts

ICSD current assessed valuation $4,556,203,892

General Fund Per Pupil Expenditure for Fiscal Year 2019 $7,405

Student Enrollment 9,587

Certified Employees 554Classified Employees 717TOTAL Employees 1,271

ICSD Mission: Reaching Higher: Creating a Better Tomorrow for ALL

ICSD Vision: Empowering ALL to learn at high levels through systematic district- and school-wide support.

ICSD Collective Commitments:1. We will actively promote and support the Districtʼs mission, vision,

values and goals.2. We will contribute to the success and productivity of high- functioning professional learning communities at every level of the

district system.3. We will hold high standards and expectations for student and

educator success through self-reflection and collective inquiryregarding best practices.

4. We will focus our efforts on student and educator learning topromote and realize increased student achievement as identified inthe six foundational components of the ICSD school improvementframework.

5. We will commit to a high level of mutual support and trust amongall members of the learning community at all levels of the districtsystem.

6. We will manage the Districtʼs resources in a manner that addressesthe needs of the community, establishes community partnerships,and builds community support.

7. We will recognize and celebrate the individual and collectiveefforts and achievements of the Iron County School Districtcommunity.

District Budget for 2019-2020

General Fund ……………………………………$ 72,374,153 Student Activity Fund …………………………$ 2,277,500Capital Projects Fund………………………… $ 5,395,639Food Services Fund ……………………………$ 3,830,000Debt Service Fund………………………………$ 7,755,393

Tax Rate Levied by District

Basic State Levy …………………………………….001661 Voted Leeway Levy ………………………………….000800Board Local Levy …………………………………….001163Debt Service Levy …………………………………… .001588Capital Projects Levy……………………………… .001000

TOTAL……………………………………………… .006212

Non - K-12 Programs Fund……………………$ 1,548,357

Iron County School District

2077 W. Royal Hunte Dr. Cedar City, UT 84720

www.irondistrict.org 435.586.2804