Becoming a SBO

School Business Management is a career opportunity in education. It offers good pay and excellent benefits, mobility, excellent working conditions, a wide variety of challenges and personal satisfaction. It is a career open to all who are willing to:

  • Academically prepare themselves
  • Get properly certified by the State of Illinois
  • Get the experience required

School Business Officials are top level administrators in the agency they serve, whether it is a public or private school, community college or university. In most districts and colleges, school business officials are the second highest administrator reporting directly to the superintendent or board president.

A career in school business management goes far beyond managing a school district budget. School business officials are visionary leaders who work with district stakeholders to ensure resources are available for student success. Embarking on this career path leads to a rewarding career where no two days, years or districts are the same.

Whether you are working in an ancillary role in a district and want to move forward in your career, transitioning from a job in the private sector or just beginning your career — there are many paths to a career in school business management. Learn more below about opportunities to help you along the way to a rewarding career!

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Get Your School Business Education

Get your Master’s Degree in School Business Management and/or earn your Chief School Business Official Endorsement through a program partnership with Northern Illinois University. 
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Foundation Scholarships 

Through the Illinois ASBO Foundation, multiple scholarships are available to students earning their degree in School Business Management. Applications are due each year in October.

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Apply for a School Business Position

Ready to launch into your first position? The Illinois ASBO Job Bank is your go-to resource to search for a fulfilling job in the field.


Enrolled in a graduate program in school business management or educational administration?

A student membership allows you to experience all benefits of a Basic member at a discounted rate!
Contact Carla Paschal at cpaschal@iasbo.org for more information. 

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Career Resources

School Business Official Roadmap to Success

See a recommended path of programs and professional development for every stage in your career. 

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Career Transition Guidance

Whether it is your first day on the job, you are transitioning out of a district or you are in danger of a career crisis - there are resources here to support you in every crossroad.

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School Business Official Contract Checklist

See key elements that are worthy of consideration within a school business contract.

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University Partnership Programs

Illinois ASBO has partnered with Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University and Concordia University Chicago to further your school business education.

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Mentoring Services

Find Illinois ASBO members are ready and willing to assist your district through mentoring relationships.


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Promoting Your Value

Find tools to help justified the value of a trained school business official to district stakeholders.



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