Program Assistant HV-CS-8586

Hudson Valley Community College

Job Location:

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Department: Center for Access and Assistive Technology

Program Assistant HV-CS-8586

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications and residency requirements as stated in this announcement.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test.

This is a provisional appointment. Selected candidate will need to sit pass and be eligible on the next available Rensselaer County Civil Service Exam for Program Assistant in order to be considered for permanent appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree and two years of administrative experience; excellent customer service skills and strong organizational skills; (OR) High School diploma or equivalency and four years of relevant experience.

The preferred applicant will also possess strong computer skills (especially MS Access Word Excel and SCT Banner) and good analytical abilities.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Program Assistant reports to the Associate Dean of Student Development and/or Assistant Director or his/her designee and assists other office staff as needed.

Schedules meetings and other activities for departmental staff and maintains calendar.

Assists with college procurement protocol

Utilizes CAAT CRM software to support office

Occasional evening and weekends may be required

Performs other related duties as assigned

This is a full-time 12-month 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $23.50. Start date is immediate.

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

Visit our Employment Opportunities page to apply to this search by the close date of October 26 2025.

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.