Program Overview

Program Overview

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.

Program Benefits

• 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.