Position Title: Business Manager, 1.0 FTE
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: 16 E. Hwy 61, Esko, MN
Purpose: The Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative (NLSEC), made up of 13 member school districts, is seeking a high quality, innovative, and ethical Business Manager to support our member districts’ Special Education fiscal responsibilities. The NLSEC’s pursuit of a successful candidate will be centered around the following traits: fiscal acuity, innovative problem-solving, interpersonal relationships, and the ability to work with and within the very fluid world of Special Education Finance.
Application Closing Date: May 28, 2026
Date of Availability: June 17, 2026
Qualifications, Education, and Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Applicants should have training/experience in accounting, finance or business management.
-Minimum Two-Year Associate Degree in accounting required
-Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Management preferred
The successful applicant will work closely with the Executive Director for the NLSEC, while maintaining open lines of communication with member district Business Managers and other coop staff.
Salary and Benefits are negotiable based on credentials, level of education, and experience. Anticipated salary range $60,000 - $93,000.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work takes place in a standard office environment
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel between the NLSEC offices member districts and professional meetings is required.
Submit the
NLSEC application found at nlsec.org, cover letter and resume, along with 2 letters of professional reference to NLSEC Executive Director, Billie Jo Steen. Applications can be sent via USPS to 16 E. Hwy 61, Esko, MN 55733 or email to
[email protected].
Job Description HERE
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Esko, MN 55733: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
Bachelors Degree (Preferred) or Associate Degree with commensurate experience
Work Location: In person