Program Assistant Academics I HV-CS-41525

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

Department: Education, Social Sciences

Program Assistant Academics I HV-CS-41525

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications 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 Academics I in order to be considered for permanent appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and two years of work experience in an office or customer service setting; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office software and microcomputer operation. Good knowledge of office terminology, practices and procedures; good knowledge of business arithmetic; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to organize and maintain record files.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Program Assistant, Academics I will report to the Department Chair and perform the following duties:

* Under direct supervision of the Department Chair provides basic clerical support for the students, faculty and administration of the academic department; this position involves performing clerical duties as assigned.

* Answers telephone, walk-ins and emails and directs office inquiries to appropriate party.

* Provides basic information in response to inquiries concerning departmental programs and processes.

* Makes appointments with advisors, faculty or administrators for students and staff seeking assistance.

* Produces photocopies for faculty and assists in hanging signs in their absence.

* Attends departmental and College meetings.

* Maintains files, both physical and electronic.

* Utilizes MS Office or other standard software to produce correspondence, instructional materials and departmental documents.

* Performs other related as may be assigned by Department Chair.

This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $18.78. Start date is immediate.

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of May 10, 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.