Position Type:
Classified - UBMA Personnel/MANAGER

Date Posted:
11/2/2021

Location:
Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center

Closing Date:
01/19/2022

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is seeking an individual with strong communication, customer service, and leadership skills to work as the Application Training Manager. The work involves the responsibility of overseeing the delivery of services to component school districts and BOCES. An incumbent is responsible for the marketing of systems, software, and services assigned to them. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC). General supervision is exercised over staff in the delivery of services to school districts. Additionally, the incumbent must be a creative thinker; have managerial and budgeting experience; have good organizational skills; ability to direct, plan, schedule and evaluate the work of others; ability to create presentations, present to large groups and supervise the development of training programs; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and positive relations with clients and personnel; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; poise, initiative, tact and resourcefulness.

All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness examination applies.

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES : This position is responsible for the efficient management and administration of the Application Training Department. The work involves the responsibility of overseeing the delivery of application training services to component school districts, BOCES and the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC). An incumbent is responsible for overseeing support services and training in areas of technology management, including Internet and web-based applications, office automation, shared administration, and point-of-service cafeteria management systems. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC). General supervision is exercised over staff in the delivery of services to school districts. Does related work as required.

SPECIFIC DUTI ES : The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

1. Assists Director in planning, promotion and presentation of services as well as facilitating delivery of technology application training and services;Write proposals and technical plans for software support services concerning technology training and support in the school districts;Acts as project manager for the implementation of a broad range of Internet and web-based products, office automation, e-mail, cafeteria management system products, and other technology management applications;Coordinates the research and acquisition of web-based management applications and develops new value-added offerings to existing software;Designs, develops, schedules, and assesses training programs and classes for client districts;Chairs user group meetings;Consults with district administrators to discuss their service needs;Meets with MHRIC administrators and managers to plan on-going customer support and development of new services;Assists in budget development, monitors expenditures and approves purchase orders within approved guidelines;Supervises the staff of technology support and training personnel in providing clear communications and organized programs to component school districts;Attends statewide committee meetings to develop short and long-range plans for the use of emerging technologies in areas of information management, especially as they relate to an education environment;Negotiates contracts with vendors;Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of staff and prepares periodic performance reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Either:

1. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree, which included or was supplemented by fifteen (15) credit hours* in Computer Science, Information Resources Management, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or closely related field and two (2) years (full-time paid, or its' part-time equivalent) experience in applying technology training and support to user groups, which included or was supplemented by experience in project management; OR
2. 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 Computer Science, Information Resources Management, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or closely related field and four (4) years (full-time paid, or its' part-time equivalent) experience in applying technology training and support to user groups, two (2) years of which included or was supplemented by experience in project management; OR
3. 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 Computer Science, Information Resources Management, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or closely related field and six (6) years (full-time paid, or its' part-time equivalent) experience in applying technology training and support to user groups, two (2) years of which included or was supplemented by experience in project management; OR
4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.

*Coursework in the use of specific programs such as WORD, EXCEL or ACCESS and data entry is not acceptable.

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid New York State driver's license appropriate to the vehicles operated or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Special Requirement for appointment in School Districts including BOCES: In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for employment in school districts must obtain clearance for appointment from the State Education Department based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history 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 Educational 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 the BOCES Compliance Officer, Dr. Jonah Schenker, Deputy Superintendent 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