Program Support Specialist

Dutchess BOCES; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutchess BOCES is seeking a Program Assistant (Schools) to support regional programs at the Regional Partnership Center. The role requires handling clerical tasks, data entry, records, and public inquiries, with potential supervision of aides or interns as needed.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, organized file management, and coordination of program operations, including registration and basic logistics support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college credit preferred.
• Two years of college or two years of related office experience.
• Alternative combination of training and experience acceptable.
• Keyboarding ability required; NY driver license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, confirms, and transcribes data; processes program-related records.
• Answers inquiries from the public regarding eligibility and services.
• Maintains logs, files, and databases; performs data entry.
• Assists in organizing program events and registration.
• Supports centralized services such as mail distribution, fleet management, or supplies.
• Monitors files for required forms and follows up with notices.

Skills

Public interaction

Data entry

Records management

Office software

Cashiering

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Two years college/secretarial school

Two years general office experience

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Keyboarding

Office equipment

Database/spreadsheet software

Job description

Dutchess BOCES is seeking a Program Assistant (Schools) to support regional programs at the Regional Partnership Center. The role requires handling clerical tasks, data entry, records, and public inquiries, with potential supervision of aides or interns as needed.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, organized file management, and coordination of program operations, including registration and basic logistics support.