Educational Specialist HV-FAC-8909

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 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 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.

Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies for the Spring 2026 semester on the Faculty staff of Hudson Valley Community College Troy New York.

Department: Computer Learning Center

Educational Specialist HV-FAC-8909
(Position Is a full-time Tenure track Position)

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Education Computer Science Information Technology Information Science or related technical field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of two years work experience in computer instruction or tech support.

Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level and online teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.

A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word PowerPoint Excel and Access is essential.

Background in computer sciences: programming web design and CAD is desired.

Nature and Scope of Duties:

The Computer Learning Center Education Specialist reports to the Dean of the Learning Commons and/or his/her designee performs the following duties:

Provides computer related instruction and technical assistance to students

Develops delivers and monitors the learning activities of students seeking assistance from the Computer Learning Center

Develops innovative activities/programs to support student learning collaborating with academic departments and student service offices as appropriate

Selects develops and updates instructional materials to support computer courses instruction

Selects develops and updates self-paced instructional materials for students seeking computer assistance

Helps supervise Computer Learning Center work-study students as needed

Serves as Learning Centers liaison to other departments and other campus committees as appropriate

Develops and conducts workshops to improve students computer skills

Develops and regularly executes an appropriate and comprehensive plan to evaluate the Computer Learning Services program

Participates in Learning Centers staff meetings staff development activities and department meetings as appropriate

Performs other duties as assigned.

The Salary for Spring 2026 academic year position is $52500.00.

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 before the close date of December 28 2025.

Hudson Valley Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women veterans and individuals with disabilities and Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer