Program Assistant Academics III HV-CS-9710

Hudson Valley Community College

Job Location:

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

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: Business and Criminal Justice

Program Assistant Academics III

HV-CS-9710

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

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. Preference will be given to Rensselaer County Residents.

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 Academics III in order to be considered for permanent appointment.

PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year Permanent or Contingent Permanent competitive class status in the position of Program Assistant Academics II OR two (2) years Permanent or Contingent Permanent competitive class status in the position of Program Assistant Academics I at Hudson Valley Community College.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree from an accredited institution
3 years of experience in an office or customer service setting

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Program Assistant Academics III will report to the Department Chair of Business and Criminal Justice and performs the following duties:

Under the general supervision of the Department Chair or other academic supervisor provides high level clerical or paraprofessional assistance to students faculty and administration of an academic department or departments.

Assists the Department Chair and/or Dean with data development and writing for annual reports and program reviews.

Develops office protocols and priorities for maximizing office productivity.

Devises and maintains complex file structures and data retrieval methods.

Produces routine and ad hoc reports from office file structures.

Develops and communicates information for faculty re: academic policies.

Does basic research to support course development and special initiatives.

Assists faculty with course material preparation.

Assists students with problem resolution; may contact other College Offices or resources as necessary.

Provides routine information to the public and external agencies as necessary.

Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

This is a full-time 12-month 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $22.29. Start date is immediate.

Hudson Valley Community College offers a very competitive benefits package which includes low-cost health insurance as well as a generous leave policy. Free tuition waivers for employees their spouse and children are available. 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 April 27 2026.

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC