Adult Education Specialist - CiTi BOCES : Job Details

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 tuition 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 WORK ACTIVITIES:

• 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 terminations and provides necessary information to the students; - Collects and maintains student data and student financial files; - 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: - CDL Scheduling - Maintain schedule of CDL drive time - Contact students for scheduling, work with instructors when adjustments are needed. Verify student payment status when scheduling.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be Civil Service eligible

Education, specialized background, training and experience.

A. Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, accounting, a social science, economics or marketing or related field 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.

This position will be provisional. Candidates must take and pass Adult Education Specialist exam and be reachable.

Application Deadline:06/21/2025

Civil Service Title: Adult Education Specialist

Job Number: MM02122025