The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is seeking an individual with strong customer service, analytical and computer skills to train and support school districts with the efficient use of the Financial Management Software in our four-county region. Candidates must have experience using a computerized financial system and experience providing technology training and/or support to others. This position provides general and technical training and support for school district personnel, as well as interfacing with RIC personnel and the financial software vendors. Ability to develop training materials and provide presentations to individuals or groups is required. This individual will also assist with the conversion of data during implementation of assigned applications and completing district import/export requests. Experience in a school district or an extensive understanding of payroll processing, accounting and personnel management systems is preferable. Some remote work may be possible. For more information about the MHRIC and what we do, visit us at www.mhric.org.
Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness competitive examination applies.
Salary Range: $57,843 - $63,227
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organizes and coordinates financial applications for school districts. Consults with school contact persons for system requirements and processes, orientation, training, technical support, suggestions and other application requirements. Interfaces with Regional Information Center (RIC) personnel. This position requires a general understanding of applications including general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a full time, 12-month service professional position.
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Trains new and/or experienced school district administrators and support personnel in the use of computerized financial and office automation applications
2. Prepares appropriate documentation for applications, including processing accounting or payroll production for the districts.
3. Serves as liaison for financial and office automation applications for school districts.
4. Provides telephone support, troubleshoots problems and offers support in any of the financial applications offered.
5. Coordinates a user group for sharing common problems and solutions
6.Consults with school district administrators and support personnel on the development, maintenance and effectiveness of applications
7. Recommends system modifications or revisions to vendors and MHRIC staff
8. Prepares materials for meetings and training sessions that support application requirements
9. Works with Regional Information Center staff to improve current services, and develop new web-based services.
10. Trains Regional Information Center personnel on applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree, which included or was supplemented by fifteen (15) credit hours* in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Information Resources Management, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or closely related field and one (1) year (full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent) experience in using a computerized financial system; OR
B. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree, which included or was supplemented by fifteen (15) credit hours* in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Information Resources Management, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or closely related field and three (3) years (full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent) experience in using a computerized financial system, which includes one (1) year of experience in applying technology training and/or support by phone or on-site to users; OR
C. Successful completion of fifteen (15) credit hours* in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Information Resources Management, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or closely related field offered by a technical training institute, college or a corporate training program and four (4) years (full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent) experience in using a computerized financial system, which includes one (1) year of experience in applying technology training and/or support by phone or on-site to users; OR
D. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years (full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent) experience in using a computerized financial system, which includes (2) years of experience in applying technology training and/or support by phone or on-site to users; OR
E. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.
background check.
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.
The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District
BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Ed Forgit, Assistant Superintendent for Operations in one of the following manners:
By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov