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- Mid-level
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- Employee discount
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- Microsoft Outlook
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- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Marshall & Sterling Inc —Poughkeepsie, NY
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- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Rhinebeck Bank —Poughkeepsie, NY
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Communication skills
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M & S EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INC —Poughkeepsie, NY
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- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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- Health insurance
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- Microsoft Outlook
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Benefits Coordinator

Poughkeepsie City School District -
Poughkeepsie, NY

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Job Details

$85,000 - $96,000 a year

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Insurance needs analysis
Associate's degree in accounting
Community relations
Medicare
Handling insurance claims
Healthcare benefits management
Benefits strategy management
Bachelor's degree in finance
Spreadsheets
Writing skills
Health insurance policy knowledge
Associate's degree in Business Administration
Dental insurance
Health insurance plan information
Associate's degree in finance
Mid-level
Workers' compensation insurance knowledge
Bachelor's degree in business administration
Finance
Public Administration
Employee data management
Managing budgets in a finance role
Insurance regulation
Human Resource Management
Accounting
Insurance policy review
Bachelor's degree in public administration
Insurance for risk management
Business Administration
Human Resources

Full Job Description

JobID: 1621

Position Type:
Civil Service/Benefits Coordinator

Date Posted:
6/8/2026

Location:
Poughkeepsie City School District

Date Available:
As soon as practicable

Closing Date:
Open until filled

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-263 BENEFITS COORDINATOR JUNE 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

BENEFITS COORDINATOR POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

DUTIES:

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position involves the planning, application, coordination and administration of health benefit programs for both employees and retirees of the school districts. The incumbent functions as a liaison between the school districts and insurance carriers. Work is performed under the supervision of a higherlevel administrator. Supervision is not a regular function of this position.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.

Enrolls new employees for insurance benefits including, but not limited to, health, dental, and life;
Coordinates all benefit activities pertaining to employee records, plan maintenance and fiscal records;
Coordinates all benefit activities pertaining to employee records, plan maintenance and fiscal records;
Utilizes program and contractual eligibility guidelines to establish and maintain proper enrollment and termination dates of insurances for employees and retirees;
Advises enrollees of COBRA benefits and costs, and maintains records of COBRA enrollments and payments;
Calculates reimbursement of Medicare payments;
Provides insurance deduction information for payroll and tracks Flexible Spending Account enrollment and payments;
Receives and records all accident and injury reports; processes all claims with Worker's Compensation Board;
Reconciles unemployment claims, contests claims, and provides NYS Department of Labor with prior employment information;
Manages the annual open enrollment process for all employees;
Meets with employees and retirees who have questions about benefits, and with third-party vendors for benefits administration;
Maintains employee discount program through relationships with the business and higher education community;
Maintains complex spreadsheets, issues communications about benefits, and prepares annual benefits budget.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of all federal, state and local laws, regulations and contractual agreements pertaining to benefits administration;
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to insurance, such as General Municipal Insurance Law, Worker's Compensation Law and business law;
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
Skill to determine advantages and disadvantages of all types of insurance coverage including self-insurance;
Ability to analyze insurance needs based upon past claims and projected future claims;
Ability to read and interpret insurance policies;
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to follow oral and written directions;
Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or a related field AND one (1) year work experience in employee benefit administration;

OR: (B) Associates degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or a related field AND three (3) years work experience in employee benefit administration;

OR: (C) An equivalent combination of the training and experience within the limits of (A) through (B) above.

NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position will be appointed provisionally.

A Civil Service exam is required for a permanent appointment.

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

As soon as practical

SALARY:

$85,000- $96,000, Commensurate with experience

FINAL DATE FOR FILING:

Open Until Filled

TO APPLY:

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1621*

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.

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