Hudson Valley Community College Hiring for Program Assistant Office of Human Resources at Troy, NY Full Time

Program Assistant Office of Human Resources

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Troy,New York,United States

Application closes: 2023-08-14

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. Program Assistant HV-CS-8823Office of Human Resources  In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor 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.  Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga or Washington County residency is required. Applicants are being accepted from current Hudson Valley Community College or the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center Employees  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: Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited or New York State accredited college (OR) High School Diploma or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and two (2) years of clerical experience in a position involving public contact or customer service functions in a non-retail setting (OR) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits above. Nature and Scope of Duties:The Program Assistant reports to the Director of Human Resources or their designee and performs the following duties: Provides clerical support to the Office of Human Resources including but not limited to open, review and distribution of mail and correspondence, answering the phone, replying to emails, and the ordering and inventory of office supplies and equipmentEnters, reviews and processes time personnel data into HR systems including but not limited to KRONOS, Ellucian, BizLibrary and TrakStar. • Assists in the maintenance of personnel record systems, both electronic and hard copy, for Department Chairpersons, Faculty, Non-Teaching Professionals, classified staff and the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center including but not limited to performance evaluations.• Assists the Director with responses to oral and written communications, both internal and external, relating to legal, Collective Bargaining and personnel-related issues.• Researches and resolves problems resulting from inaccurate and/or incomplete information on entry forms submitted by employees, supervisors and outside agencies.• Assists with College training needs, including new employee orientation, onboarding and compliance training.• Assists with the hiring and assignment of temporary services workers, including but not limited to invoicing, payment and time and attendance.• Performs other related duties as may be assigned. This is a full-time 12 month, 37.5 hour work week position with an hourly rate of $21.50 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. Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this Internal search by the close date of August 14, 2023. 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.