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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Education Finance Analyst

Questar III BOCES is seeking a dedicated Education Finance Analyst to join our team. This position is responsible for providing Special Education Aid support to client school districts and the BOCES.

Key responsibilities include:

•           Serving as the frontline resource to client school districts and BOCES for questions and technical requests related to the STAC (System to Track and Account for Children) process, Excess Cost Aid, and Claiming State Aid for Students with Disabilities.

•           Assisting with the coordination and development of presentations, training sessions, and meetings, including scheduling and creating presentation materials using spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.

•           Supporting and maintaining the Special Education Aid Assistance Service client contact database and special education listserv.

•           Preparing related reports as necessary.

Qualifications:

•           Strong proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.

•           Excellent communication and organizational skills, with an emphasis on customer service

•           Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in business management or education preferred. Associate's degree and one year of work experience within data management systems, spreadsheet applications, or Special Education software. Candidates with a high school diploma and three years of work experience working within data management systems may also be considered. Preferred candidates will have a working understanding of the Special Education, STAC process and possess strong communication skills.

 

$50,000-$55,000
State Aid Planning Operations Manager

Title - State Aid Planning Operations Manager

 

Location - Castleton, NY

 

Intro

 

At Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams, and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is to create a student-centered culture and put students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments, and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs and by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

 

About the Job

 

Questar III BOCES has a vacancy for a full-time State Aid Planning Operations Manager located at our central office in Castleton, NY. This position is responsible for providing support services that assist State Aid Analysts in the day-to-day activities to disseminate information on existing and proposed state aid to school districts. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in assisting the State Planning office with daily communications, customer service, maintaining school district data, and workshop coordination. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Qualified applicants must meet Columbia County Civil Service minimum qualifications and residency requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a front-line resource to client school districts and BOCES to answer basic questions and requests related to the operations of state aid and financial services via telephone and email
  • Coordinate and oversee aspects of presentations/workshop delivery including, but not limited to, scheduling and duplication of presentation materials
  • Responsible for organizing overnight accommodations, conference scheduling and ensuring planners have materials needed for district/BOCES meetings or conferences
  • Manage administrative workflow and operations of state aid financial planning services
  • Coordinate with IT to ensure SAP website has the most up-to-date information relating to webinars, workshops, and resources.
  • Oversee cross-contract commitment process between school districts and BOCES for all SAP clients
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive client contact and financial database and client list 
  • Serve as liaison to other BOCES, statewide, in order to maintain district participation

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Excellent use of Microsoft Office technology, software, hardware, procedure, and financial terminology
  • Proficient use of software used in presentations, management of databases, data entry and word processing
  • Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files
  • Ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions
  • Ability to participate in assigned projects and lay-out work for others
  • Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and either:
  • Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, government, or a closely related field, and two (2) years of office experience with a public agency or private business involving computer applications using word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications; OR
  • Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate's degree in public or business administration, or a closely related field and four (4) years of office experience with a public agency or private business involving computer applications using word processing, databases, and spreadsheet applications; OR
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B above.

For more information on Questar III BOCES and our programs, please visit www.questar.org.

 

Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements will apply (must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster, or Dutchess County at time of hire). Questar III offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS Employees Retirement Pension System.

$50,000-$55,000

Questar III does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or other characteristics protected by federal or state law in its programs and activities, including but not limited to recruitment and appointment of employees, employee pay and benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Questar III provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following persons at Questar III have been designated to handle inquiries regarding Questar III’s non-discrimination policies and the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination:

James Niedermeier – Title IX Compliance Officer
Shauna Maynard – 504 Compliance Officer
compliance@questar.org

Questar III BOCES, 10 Empire State Blvd., Castleton, NY 12033 | 518-477-8771

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, or to inquire regarding the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination, contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.