LOCATION: Northeastern Regional Information Center – Albany
BASIC FUNCTION:
The work involves responsibility for training and instructing school district personnel using various administrative and student management software applications supported by a BOCES Regional Information Center (RIC). The incumbent provides technical assistance in the use of administrative and student management software applications including grade and attendance reporting.
This position differs from that of Program Coordinator II (Administrative Services) by virtue of the fact that a Program Coordinator I (Administrative Services) duties and responsibilities, as well as the knowledge and experience pertaining to the software applications, are less extensive than that of a Program Coordinator II (Administrative Services). A Program Coordinator I (Administrative Services) also exercises less independent judgment in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities and does not serve as a lead worker.
The Program Coordinator (Administrative Services) series differs from the Program Coordinator (Network Services) series by virtue of the fact that incumbents do not perform Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) support services.
The Program Coordinator (Administrative Services) series differs from other Program Coordinator series by virtue of the fact that incumbents in the Program Coordinator (Administrative Services) series are required to possess knowledge pertaining to administrative and student management software applications and do not generally maintain financial or instructional software applications.
The work of a Program Coordinator I (Administrative Services) is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level Program Coordinator. The incumbent exercises no supervision. Does related work as required.
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with at least a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, management information systems, computer science, information resources management, information technology, business administration, public administration, education or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience with software applications, computers and/or peripheral equipment (excluding experience in electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet and publishing applications) OR in providing support or training on software applications; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree in mathematics, management information systems, computer science, information resources management, information technology, business administration, public administration, education or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience as stated in (A); OR,
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of experience as stated in (A).
NOTES:
- Successful completion of a three (3) credit hour course beyond the requirements of (A) and (B) in mathematics, management information systems, computer science, information resources management, information technology, business administration, public administration, education or a closely related field may be substituted for three (3) months of appropriate experience.
- Successful completion of a course of study offered by a technical training institute, college or a corporate training program in mathematics, management information systems, computer science, information resources management, information technology, business administration, public administration, education, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of appropriate experience, if the following conditions are met:
- The course of training involves learning the fundamental aspects of computer programming, systems analysis, telecommunications systems, LAN/WAN system configuration or a similar course with technical emphasis.
- The candidate provides an official description of the coursework and evidence that it was successfully completed.
- Coursework in the use of specific programs such as WORD, EXCEL or ACCESS and data entry is not acceptable.
PROMOTIONAL: Twenty-four (24) months of permanent competitive class status as an Administrative Aide.
The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.
Vacancies are filled by certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.