Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Department: Engineering, Architecture, and Manufacturing

Advising Specialist, STEM HV-NTP-8279

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Counseling or advisement at the post-secondary level

• Previous experience with academic advising or admissions advisement

• Communication skills and computer skills related to spreadsheets and system management

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The advising specialist will report to the Department Chair or his/her designee and perform the following duties:

• Provides academic advisement to students in all programs within the department

• Evaluate transfer credit in coordination with the department chair

• Advises students on the impact of scheduling decisions

• Refers students to available student development and academic support

• Participates in academic activities within Academic Affairs

• Maintains appropriate records of student advisement

• Provides assistance to students seeking course withdrawal

• Maintains working knowledge of college services, policies and procedures

• Performs other related duties as assigned

There is one full-time 37.5 hour work week positions with a salary of $44,000/yr for a Bachelor’s degree, $47,000/yr for Master’s degree.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy.

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of July 28, 2024.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.