Under the Executive Director's supervision are business operations, which include business management, information systems, and purchasing/production. These functions cover all aspects of the Association's fiscal, facilities, equipment/technology, and membership records.

The business management function handled by the Accounting Office encompasses the organization's financial and bookkeeping, property, and membership records activities. The staff trains local affiliates on organizational management and supports affiliates on dealing with affiliation standards, agency fee, bonding, and auditing, incorporation matters, and filing of tax reports. Working with the Association's secretary-treasurer, the office handles NJEA's financial records, payroll, taxes, paying bills, and auditing. Budgeting, investments, insurance, bonding, and inventory of assets also are coordinated. The NJEA Membership Processing unit maintains up-to-date membership records and dues accounting.

The Information Systems unit meets data processing needs and oversees the computer network used by staff throughout the state.

The purchasing/production function includes coordinating office supplies and equipment acquisition, duplicating and mailing (including shipping/receiving and storage of NJEA materials), and buildings and grounds operations and management (including parking, security, reception, telephone services, catering, maintenance, and custodial services).