2024-2025 Administrative Assistant/Business Manager

The Cherryfield School Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Business Manager to join our staff starting the 2024-2025 school year.  The Superintendent’s office is located at 87 Milbridge Road Suite 2 in Cherryfield and will work with the Part-Time Superintendent/Full-Time Principal.  The school system is comprised of the Cherryfield Elementary School Pre-K through Grade 8, which is a Municipal owned school.  Students attending the Cherryfield Elementary School have the free choice of deciding which high school they wish to attend.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with a variety of people, possess an attention to detail, and thrive in a busy office environment.  This is a full-time position, 260 days a year.  Pay will be based on years of experience.  Comprehensive benefits package which includes health and vision.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience with computers, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ability to perform job tasks independently without supervision.
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with members of the Maine Department of Education, Town government, School Board, financial institutions, staff and community.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• To provide for the effective and efficient operation of the Superintendent’s office
• State of Maine Accounting System for local schools
• Federal and State Grants Management
• Financial Planning
• Financial Reporting
• Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
• Records Management
• Annual & Quarterly Reporting
• Budgeting
• Financial Audits
• Food Services Oversight
• Orders and maintains teaching and office supplies to support the school
• Maintain and provide monthly reports to the Town Office and School Board

Interested persons are required to submit three letters of recommendation, resume, letter of intent, CHRC certification (or ability to receive the CHRC) and a job application which may be obtained at the Cherryfield Superintendent's office at 87 Milbridge Rd. Suite 2, Cherryfield, Maine, call 207-546-8111 between 8:00am - 4:00pm or email to atucker@cherryfieldschool.org.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We are an equal opportunity employer.