School of Education

Ohio School Treasurer Certificate

The Ohio School Treasurer Certificate Program at Xavier University is a 12-credit hour licensure program designed to equip current Ohio administrators with the specialized knowledge and skills required to obtain an Ohio School Treasurer License. This comprehensive program focuses on developing a deep understanding of the responsibilities and statutory duties within school business offices and financial management.

Why Choose Our School Treasurer Certificate?

  • Meets Ohio Licensure Requirements: Specifically designed to meet the requirements for the Ohio School Treasurer License.
  • Focus on Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience in financial management, budgeting, legal compliance and administrative duties.
  • Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced educators and administrators with deep expertise in school finance and law.
  • Career Advancement: Enhance your career prospects and take on leadership roles in school financial management.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and statutory duties of a school treasurer.
  • Effectively manage relationships with school boards, superintendents, administrators, and external officials.
  • Apply essential financial management techniques, including depository banking, investments, and fund accounting.
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and fiscal forecasts in accordance with GAAP standards.
  • Understand and apply relevant Ohio compliance, fiscal certificates, and labor laws.
  • Manage purchasing functions, payroll, and employee benefits.
  • Fulfill administrative duties, including board secretarial responsibilities, record retention, and collective bargaining processes.

Eligibility

  • Candidate has a baccalaureate degree in business, OR
  • Candidate has a baccalaureate degree in a non-business area, three semester hours in accounting, six additional semester hours in accounting, business, or finance-related coursework (such as economics, statistics, information systems, and operations management) - (9 credit hours)

Curriculum: 12 Credit Hours

  • EDAD 563: School Finance, Business Affairs, and Physical Facilities (3 Credit Hours)- A thorough examination of financial operations, resource management, budgetary control, purchasing processes, school insurance, facility management, pupil transportation, and school construction.
  • EDAD 565: School Law (3 Credit Hours)- An in-depth exploration of key legal issues in education, including U.S. Supreme Court cases, federal and state statutes, constitutional law, labor issues, student and parent rights, and community interests.
  • EDAD 772: Administrative Specialist (School Treasurer Emphasis) Internship I (3 Credit Hours)- A supervised internship providing practical experience in school treasurer duties, focusing on applying classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Minimum 150 hour internship.
  • EDAD 782: Administrative Specialist (School Treasurer Emphasis) Internship II (3 Credit Hours)- A continuation of internship 1, with a minimum of 150 additional hours of supervised internship.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Contact the program director, Brett Burton at burtonb4@xavier.edu to learn more.