Hudson Valley Community College Hiring for Student Development Specialist HV-NTP– at Troy, NY Full Time

Student Development Specialist HV-NTP-72023-1

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Troy,New York,United States

Application closes: 2023-08-06

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.

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.

Student Development Specialist HV-NTP-72023-1

Qualifications for Employment

 Education (Minimum Requirements):

                  Master’s degree in psychology, or related field.

 Employment Experience Preferred: 

Experience working in higher education with a focus on at risk and underprepared student populations.
One year of employment experience in the area of academic support and outreach services in a school setting with diverse and non-traditional populations preferred. 

Pertinent Other:
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and experience with Ellucian Banner a plus. Engaging, accepting and patient personality. Ability to work well with others as part of a team with demonstrated verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Will be required to work occasional evenings/weekends.

Nature and Scope of Duties

The Student Development Specialist reports to the Associate Dean of Student Development/and/or their designee and performs the following duties within the offices in the Student Development Unit:

1.    Works with the Associate Dean of Student Development to assess and address needs of Student Development offices in regard to staffing, outreach and programming.

2.    Assists with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence informed best practices and programming to foster student development, persistence, retention, and achievement of desired outcomes. 

3.    Assists with the development and maintenance of relationships with academic departments and campus offices for the purposes of offering support and encouraging referrals to student development offices. 
 
4.    Provides direct support and consultation to students in the areas of career and/or transfer counseling and academic coaching, and refers student to other appropriate people on campus to obtain assistance.

5.    Assists the Center for Access and Assistive technology with proctoring tests and exams during high peak times on an as needed basis.

6.    Supports students in developing an academic and/or personal success plan focused on meeting the demands of their coursework and personal responsibilities to facilitate reaching education and career goal attainment.  

7.    Collaborates and partners with interdisciplinary campus groups to develop comprehensive student development outreach and programming.

8.    Provides informational presentations to students and prospective students about student development offices and support offerings. 

9.    Assists with the evaluation for student requests for emergency funding in collaboration with the Foundation and the CASP program, determining eligibility, immediate need, and amount of award following a case management approach. 

10.    Provides data and reports based on student support and outreach efforts as requested.

11.    Assists other offices within Student Development on an as needed basis.

12.    Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time 37.5 hour work week position with a salary of $47,500.00.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. 

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the Internal close date of August 6, 2023.

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.