Ulster BOCES is seeking an Educational Technology Manager for a full-time, 12 month position.

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

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

Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Management Association contract at www.ulsterboces.org for details).

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range: $99,147 - $106,547.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides leadership and coordination to Ulster BOCES and to participating districts in technology infrastructure and related applications. Additional responsibilities include managing the Network Operations Center for the Countywide Technology Infrastructure and the agency Internet Protocol (IP) Phone System and functioning as a technical resource to district technical support teams. An employee in this class is actively involved with the planning of capital projects, infrastructure expansions and upgrades while supervising Network Support Specialists to ensure integrity of countywide, district and building based networks. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with considerable leeway allowed for exercising independent judgement in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over subordinate Network Support staff. Does related work as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-Time, 12 Month
8:00 AM -4:00 PM

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Provides leadership and coordination for countywide technology initiatives.
Supports district and Instructional Services program administrators to incorporate the systemic use of technology to improve teaching and learning.
Serves as a technical resource to district technical support teams and becomes actively involved with the planning of capital projects, infrastructure expansions and upgrades and prepares written proposals when necessary.
Manages the Network Operations Center for the countywide infrastructure and the agency Internet Protocol (IP) Phone System.
Supervises the Network Support Coordinator, Network Support Specialist I's, Network Support Specialist II's and Network Support Technicians to ensure the integrity of countywide, district, and building based networks.
Serves as an active member of the Regional Technology Committee which deals with issues of Ulster County BOCES to BOCES compatibility and regional phone-calling plan.
Works with lead district technology staff to ensure cost efficient and effective services.
Ensures that the records of maintenance, support and telecommunications services are kept accurate and current.
Coordinates preventative maintenance and/or corrective programs with vendor service personnel
Informs supervisor of issues and course of action to improve quality of services and provides a weekly status report
Provides input to budget development
Performs research and development to keep current on software and technology equipment
Makes recommendations to maintain agency Educational Technology Department as a leader in technology

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either
A. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree, which includes fifteen (15) credit hours* in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Resources Management, Information Technology, or a closely related field and three (3) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, technical experience involving Local/Wide Area Networks and/or technical support in a computer center environment, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, OR

B. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree, which includes fifteen (15) credit hours* in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Resources Management, Information Technology, or a closely related field and five (5) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, technical experience involving Local/Wide Area Networks and/or technical support in a computer center environment, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, OR

C. Possession of a diploma or certificate of completion in a program of study in computer networking and/or A+ certification and/or Operating Systems Software Support or substantially similar program from a technical school licensed by the New York State Department of Education and six (6) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, technical experience involving Local/Wide Area Networks and/or technical support in a computer center environment, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR

D. Graduation from high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, technical experience involving Local/Wide Area Networks and/or technical support in a computer center environment, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR

E. 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 demonstrates the ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

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 Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 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.

Application Deadline:03/20/2026
Job Number: JP5596

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