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.

Applications are being accepted for an Advising Specialist on the Non-Teaching Professional staff for SOAR - Office of Student Outreach, Advisement and Retention

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support 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.

Advising Specialist, Student Outreach, Advisement and Retention

HV-NTP-9980

Qualifications for Employment

Education, Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of experience as an academic counselor/advisor at the postsecondary level. Master’s Degree and experience preferred.

Pertinent Other: Previous experience and/or desire to engage in non-traditional advisement delivery systems (including on-line advisement) preferred.

Nature and Scope of Duties

The Advising Specialist reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Advisement and Retention or his/or her designee and performs the following duties:

• Provides academic advisement to students in all departments as needed including but not limited to via phone, e-mail, web/video-conferencing and in-person.

• Acquaints students with general educational requirements, College regulations, services and

opportunities.

• Assists students as they make decisions related to career, program/major, and selection of courses.

• Counsels students regarding the consequences of course withdrawal, insufficient progress, change of major, withdrawal from institution.

• Assists students in evaluation or re-evaluation of progress toward established goals and educational plans.

• Refers students to other institutional resources and services as appropriate.

• Assists with the advisor training program and development of advising resources.

• Participates in and provides administrative support for other programs and projects designed to promote student retention.

• Evaluates Transfer credit in coordination with appropriate Department Chairperson.

• Maintains records and generates reports relevant to the operation and evaluation of programs/projects.

• Performs other related duties as assigned and provides additional services that supplement the advising program as needed. Some Evening and Weekend Hours required.

This is a 12-month position with a salary of $44,000 with a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience as an academic counselor/advisor at the postsecondary level, or $47,000 with a Master’s degree.

Hudson Valley offers a competitive benefit package which includes low cost health insurance and a generous leave policy.

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of April 4, 2025.

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