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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Communications Specialist - AP - 7553075530

Communications Specialist - Academy Park

Monday - Friday

Full-Time

APSUE Employment Opportunity

Reports to: Director of Communications and Operations

Primary Duties

PUBLIC RELATIONS

  • As a member of our Communications Department team, develops content for print and digital communications, with a primary goal of increasing student and family engagement. Platforms and materials include but are not limited to social media, website, newsletters, calendars, announcements, brochures and postcards.
  • Photography and short-form videography.
  • Assists with updating and maintaining website content.
  •  Works directly with principals and designated faculty and staff at assigned schools to produce weekly updates for the entire school community distributed through digital platforms.
  •  Assists principals and designated faculty and staff at assigned schools and departments with the implementation and enhancement of social media tools, with a particular focus on short-form video, photography and other visual content designed to increase engagement among parents and guardians, and community members.

MEDIA RELATIONS

  • Assists with writing and editing news releases, media advisories and other media-related materials as needed 
  • Assists with researching questions and obtaining information from appropriate district and school personnel in response to media inquiries.
  • Assists the Communications team with maintaining media contact contacts.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

  • Assists with the development of materials and digital survey tools and other materials for public meetings and events;  provides related follow-up communication through a variety of platforms when appropriate.
  • Attends Board of Education and community meetings as necessary and seeks opportunities to further relationships with parents and guardians, community groups, businesses, educational institutions, etc.

OTHER

  • Assists with the development and execution of new and innovative communications and community relations tactics in line with the district’s strategic plan, with a particular focus on messaging and content to engage and empower students as well as parents and guardians, and community members.
  • Performs general administrative duties such as typing, filing, answering telephone calls, photocopying, etc.
  • Participates in relevant meetings with district, school and communications with staff

 

 

APSUE Step 1: $63,639.29
Payroll Manager - AP - 7454274542

Payroll Manager - Academy Park

Full-Time

Management/Confidential

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  Under general direction, the incumbent is responsible for all aspects of payroll processing to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws, which involves working with departmental payroll clerks to assist in the accurate completion of payroll records.  The incumbent must maintain accurate accounting records of all transactions and performs related work as necessary for the efficient fiscal functions of the School District.  Confidentiality is essential.  Supervision of others is not typical of this class.   
 
 
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (Illustrative only) 
 

  • Receives and processes payroll information and timesheets from District departments and buildings;
  • Verifies the accuracy of payroll forms for various personnel transactions;
  • Verifies accuracy of weekly payroll reconciliation to manual and computer produced reports;
  • Oversees garnishee records and accounts;
  • Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system;
  • Enters payroll information and accrued benefits into computer system;
  • Runs final payroll and prints checks after all data is verified;
  • Sorts and distributes payroll checks;
  • Prepares and submits all required payroll reports;
  • Oversees all payroll deductions and submissions;
  • Does related work as required. 

 
 
FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: 
 

  • Good knowledge of payroll procedures;
  • Good knowledge of data processing applications for payroll;
  • Good knowledge of office practices and procedures;
  • Good knowledge of computer software programs;
  • Working knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic;
  • Good oral communication skills;
  • Ability to use a calculator;
  • Ability to deal calmly and effectively with co-workers and the public;
  • Ability to work independently;
  • Accuracy;
  • Good judgment;
  • Reliability;
  • Thoroughness; 
  • Tact and courtesy;
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.  

 

Range $65,000 - $75,000

The mission of the City School District of Albany is to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success.

The City School District of Albany, does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identification, Gender Expression, Transgender Status, Sex, Marital Status, Domestic Violence Status, or Genetic Predispositions in employment or any of its programs and/or activities which it offers or operates, as it is required to do by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and the New York State Human Rights Laws.