What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Education Specialist position at CiTi BOCES?
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 02/25/2025
QUALIFICATIONS: A. Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, accounting, a social
science, economics or marketing or related fi eld and one (1) year of professional experience in financial counseling,
accounting, auditing or as a counselor, caseworker, employment interviewer, job analyst, training facilitator, or other
closely related position; OR B. Possession of a bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience as stated in “A”; OR
C. Possession of an associate’s degree and four (4) years of experience as stated in “A”; OR D. An equivalent
combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of "A", "B" and “C” above. Applicants must take the
Adult Education Specialist civil service exam and be reachable to obtain position
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position involves responsibility for performing a variety of vocational duties for the Adult
Education and Literacy Program as well as advising and assisting adult education students with the application
process for aid for tui on for CiTi courses. The incumbent works with federal, state, and local agencies in
coordinating aid disbursement and provides financial aid information and services to secondary students and
the general public. The incumbent schedules student drive time appointments. Supervision is not a
responsibility of this position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advises and assists candidate and students with FAFSA application;
- Reviews financial aid application to calculate Pell and Loan award;
- Works with third parties offering funding/aid to students;
- Creates and monitors payment plans of students;
- Maintains financial aid handbook and ensures compliance with Title IV regulations;
- Corresponds with students regarding payment plans; Disburses aid funds; Processes financial aid
- Collects and maintains student data and student financial fi les;
- Completes reports related to contracts, grants, financial aid, student data, etc., as assigned;
- Schedules, plans and teaches workshops to clients in vocational or life skills topics for large or small groups;
- Provides job search and application training (through aid of internet job search) and job readiness training:
instructors when adjustments are needed. Verify student payment status when scheduling.
About CiTi BOCES:
Our Mission Build Your Future! Keys to the CiTi (Vision) Is this safe? Is this done with integrity? Is this kind? Is this helpful? Core Values We embrace innovation & creativity. We make student-based decisions with honesty, respect & integrity. We collaborate, focused on quality service, expertise & student success. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State was established in 1948 to provide cost-effective shared educational programs and services to school districts. Now, 70 years later, the goal remains the same, but has evolved to include a focus on preparing students for their role in a global economy while collaborating with districts to close gaps in student achievement. Each school day the programs and services we provide impact the more than 17,000 students that attend our nine Oswego County School Districts. We not only provide outstanding educational experiences, but also offer cost effective cooperative services and programs to the districts themselves. In addition to our educational programs, our many services bring cultural experiences to the local schools, books to their libraries and the latest in technology to their students. The success of Oswego County's more than 17,000 students is our mission. We also strive to enhance the lives of our residents by providing adult education offerings such as High School Equivalency (formerly GED), continuing education and enrichment classes and adult literacy lessons through our partnership with Cayuga Community College.