Director of Administration

District Profile: The Hamilton Township School District (Mercer County, NJ) has 23 schools, including 17 elementary, three (3) middle and three (3) high schools.  We serve approximately 12,300 students and have a dedicated and extraordinary staff, including approximately 1,270 certificated staff and 640 non-certificated staff.

Position Description:The District Director of Administration is a senior level administrative position which provides oversight, guidance and support to the building level administrators as well as the district level leadership to achieve the educational goals approved by the BOE.

Qualifications:

– Valid New Jersey or eligible for Chief School Administrator Certificate (preferred);Building level administrative experience (preferred);
– Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
– Minimum of three (3) years administrative experience;
– Minimum five (5) years successful teaching experience;
– Strong interpersonal, organizational, technology and communications skills;
– Visionary leadership essential;
– Excellent facilitator, presenter and problem-solver for student, staff and parent concerns;
– Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively with all district administration, staff and community;
– Knowledge of education policy agreements, local, state and federal laws to ensure district compliance;
– Experience using data to facilitate instruction and to prepare state and other reports;
– Knowledge of and experience with Google Apps for Education, preferred.

Responsibilities:

– Plan, organize, direct, lead and manage the district’s elementary and secondary divisions.
– The Director of Administration oversees the operation of the district’s PK-12 grades and is responsible for the accomplishment of the district’s educational goals through implementation of curriculum, professional development, staff recruitment, building safety, school improvement initiatives, building budget, and staff and student discipline.
– The Director of Administration oversees the Alternative High School, Athletic Programs, and Student Residency.
– Implement visionary leadership for the district’s secondary schools and coordinate with the Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, Human Resources and Student Services and Programs.

Effective Start Date: July 1, 2026 (2026-2027 School year)

Salary Range:  $150,000 to $185,000

Benefits:

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:  including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off.   Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program

Qualified candidates must submit a Resume when applying for this position in our Applitrack System.

Interested candidates with applications in our Applitrack System must specifically “apply” for this position.
AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM),
school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers (“employers”) are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)