Administrator
9/24/2026
District Services Center
START DATE: January 1, 2027
DUTY DAYS: 225 Duty Days
Help shape the future of a strong, innovative school district.
Spring Lake Park Schools is looking for an accomplished, collaborative finance leader to join our highly effective executive and board team as the leader of finance and business services. Serving more than 6,000 students in Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, our district combines a strong financial foundation with an ambitious vision for engaging, personalized learning.
This is an opportunity to lead in a district where thoughtful financial management and innovative learning go hand in hand. Spring Lake Park Schools is in a positive fiscal position, with a history of strategic management of resources, effective board governance, long-tenured executive leadership and strong community support. At the same time, we continue to look ahead - creating the conditions for students and staff to thrive now and into the future.
We are seeking a strategic partner and collaborative leader who can sustain what is working, strengthen what comes next and help shape the future of Spring Lake Park Schools.
GroupAdministratorPositionExecutive Director of Finance/Business Services (title and responsibilities dependent on qualifications and experience)Rate of PayHighly competitive based on experience, $180,000-200,000.00/yr with additional responsibility pay depending on experience, qualifications and assigned responsibilitiesBenefitsMedical, Dental, Sick Leave, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSAOtherSalary pro-rated based on start date.
We will interview candidates as they apply. The start date will be determined with the successful candidate. The start date could be as soon as January 2027 and no later than July 1, 2027. We have designed a timeline that provides opportunities for strong succession support and a seamless transition.
Open until filled with applications reviewed as they are submitted beginning October 1, 2026. Apply online at www.springlakeparkschools.org. If any questions or inquiries, please contact Dr. Jeff Ronneberg, Superintendent at jronne@district16.org or Anthony Mayer, Executive Director of Human Resources at amayer@district16.org.
Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Spring Lake Park Schools is a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose – “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.
We have three K-4 elementary schools, a K-4 Spanish immersion school, a grades 5-8 intermediate and middle school – with separate programs for grades 5-6 and grades 7-8, a grades 9-12 high school, a school for highly-gifted students ages 6-18, and an online distance-learning program. There are also a variety of early learning programs offered for families.
Our vision includes a focus on creating personalized and engaging learning experiences so that each student feels valued, inspired and has a sense of belonging, resulting in career and college readiness so that each student has aspirations for success. We are collectively committed to taking whatever actions are necessary to achieve this vision.
Innovation is part of who we are in Spring Lake Park Schools. We are continually looking toward what else is possible and how might we improve and enhance learning for each student. We have created a system that encourages teachers and staff to innovate and think differently. Creativity and human-centered design support teachers in creating learning experience that are meaningful, engaging and enhance student engagement and success.
