Part-Time Advising Specialists. Liberal Arts HV-NTP-10725

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 9000 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 80000 alumni and nearly 1000 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.

Department of Education and Social Sciences

Part-Time Advising Specialists. Liberal Arts
HV-NTP-10725

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in liberal arts discipline education counseling or related field. Experience in counseling or advisement at the post-secondary level and previous experience with academic advising. Experience in programs/activities to support academic success or teaching at the post-secondary level. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with college students and faculty.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in counseling education or related field. College advising experience in liberal arts disciplines. Experience using college academic software systems such as Banner and Degreeworks.

Nature and Scope of Duties:
The Advising Specialist reports to the Department Chair or his/her and their designee and performs the following duties:

Provides academic advisement to students in all programs within the Department.
Advises students on career objectives transfer opportunities and program choice.
Assists students in the selection and scheduling of courses.
Evaluates transfer credit in coordination with appropriate Department Chairperson.
Advises students of the impact of scheduling decisions on financial aid and academic standing.
Provides assistance to students seeking course withdrawal termination cross-registration and curriculum change.
Refers students to available student development and academic support resources
when appropriate.
Participates in academic activities within the department of Education & Social Sciences when appropriate.
Maintains working knowledge of College services policies and procedures affecting the
academic success of the student.
Works collaboratively with other advisors to develop in-person and web-based tools to assist students with the advisement and registration process.
Maintains appropriate records of student advisement sessions
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
May be assigned to any other campus area in need of advisement.

These are Part-Time positions with an hourly rate of $27.00 w/BA and $30.00 w/MA

If youre employed by a government or not-for-profit organization you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.

To apply please visit and complete the online application before the close date of January 30 2026.

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.