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Hudson Valley Community College Advising Specialist Part-Time Education and Social Sciences HV-NTP-82924 in Troy, New York
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.
Part-Time Advising Specialist
HV-NTP-82924
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: Bachelor’s Degree required in Liberal Arts discipline or Education or related field; Experience in post-secondary education counseling or advisement. Must possess strong technology, counseling, and communication skills. Demonstrated understanding of institutional policies and procedures as they affect student academic success; demonstrated ability to interact with students, faculty and college staff. Ability to work in person on the Troy and Malta campuses.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s Degree preferred and previous experience with academic advising. in Liberal Arts or Education or related field; experience in counseling or advisement at the post-secondary level and previous experience with academic advising. Preference to candidates who have business academic advising experience or a business background.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides academic advisement to students in all programs within the Department of Education and Social Sciences.
• 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.
• Refers students to available student development and academic support resources when appropriate.
• Participates in academic activities within Academic Affairs, as appropriate.
• Maintains appropriate records of student advisement sessions.
• Provides assistance to students seeking course withdrawal, termination, cross-registration and curriculum change.
• Maintains working knowledge of college services, policies and procedures affecting the academic success of the student.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
These are part-time positions. The hourly rate is either $27.00 w/Bachelor’s degree or $30.00 w/Master’s degree.
To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of September 22, 2024.
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.