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.

Job Description
 

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 supporting and assisting the State Planning office with daily communications, customer service, maintaining school district data, and workshop/conference coordination.  Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.   Qualified applicants must meet Columbia County Civil Service minimum qualifications and residency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and either:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.