Position Type: Part-time
Location: Troy,New York,United States
Application closes: [contact details available in the full listing]
Since 1966, the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a division of Hudson Valley Community College and part of the State University of New York, has offered tuition-free academic and workforce development opportunities to disadvantaged and educationally under-prepared individuals.
CDEOC’s Mission:
The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is an educational enterprise that serves eligible adult learners. The EOC delivers comprehensive, community-based academic and workforce development programs and provides support services leading to enhanced employment opportunities, access to further education, personal growth and development.
CDEOC’s Vision:
The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is to be recognized as a leader in New York State for: educational excellence, the ability to Optimize opportunity, and for Caring commitment to the students and community it represents.
CDEOC’s Core Values:
S – Service – to deliver quality, committed and caring assistance
T – Teamwork – to work diligently, persistently, and cooperatively
R – Respect – to treat everyone with dignity
I – Initiative – to provide a warm, welcoming, and diverse community
V – Versatile – to be flexible and adaptable
E – Empower – to promote personal growth and confidence
S – Success – to inspire and encourage achievement
Position Title: Recruitment and Outreach Specialist EOC-NTP-91526
Employment Status: Non-Teaching Professional - Exempt
Part-Time (20 Hours per Week),12-Month Appointment
Reports To: Coordinator of Institutional Advancement
Position Summary
The Recruitment and Outreach Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating recruitment, outreach, and community engagement initiatives that increase awareness of Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) programs and services among economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals. Emphasis is placed on outreach to historically underserved populations, including low-income individuals, justice-impacted individuals, individuals in recovery, veterans, unemployed and underemployed adults, English language learners, individuals with disabilities, and others facing barriers to educational attainment and workforce participation.
The Specialist serves as a key representative of the EOC within the community, fostering partnerships with employers, trade unions, educational institutions, community organizations, and public agencies to support student enrollment and employment outcomes.
Minimum Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Preferred Employment Experience
- Experience working with low-income, underserved, justice-impacted, recovery, veteran, immigrant, and other special populations.
- Experience in recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, student services, workforce development, community outreach, or public engagement.
- Familiarity with skilled trades and service industry careers, apprenticeship programs, workforce training initiatives, and employer engagement strategies.
- Experience establishing collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit agencies, and employers.
- Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage recruitment pipelines and track outreach outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to establish trust and build relationships with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated initiative and outgoingness, professionalism, adaptability, empathy, patience, and cultural competency.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and experience with CRM systems such as HubSpot or comparable databases.
- Ability to analyze data and prepare reports that support strategic decision making.
- Knowledge of student privacy regulations and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment Planning and Enrollment Development
- Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual recruitment and outreach plan that supports EOC enrollment objectives, and cultivates a continuous pipeline of prospective students through targeted outreach and relationship-building activities.
- Monitor recruitment trends, enrollment patterns, and community needs to adjust outreach strategies accordingly.
Community Outreach and Public Engagement
- Establish and maintain relationships with transition programs, re-entry organizations, recovery centers, libraries, workforce development agencies, social service organizations, high schools, faith-based organizations, and community-based agencies.
- Represent the EOC at community events, career fairs, college fairs, workforce development events, and public information sessions by conducting
- Presentations promoting EOC programs, services, eligibility requirements, and career pathways.
- Promote EOC programs through both in-person and virtual outreach channels.
This is a Part-Time 20 hours weekly, 12 month position with an hourly rate of $30.00.
Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re 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
To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of October 2, 2026.
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.
Organization
Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College is one of the largest and most comprehensive institutions in the SUNY system. Each year, more than 20,000 students pursue their goals through 80+ degree and certificate programs, hundreds of workforce training opportunities, and a wide range of personal enrichment classes.
The college is recognized for excellence and innovation in teaching, career training, and student support. Small classes, extensive learning resources, and targeted retention efforts reflect a strong commitment to student success, diversity, and equity—particularly for historically underserved communities.
Hudson Valley remains responsive to both student aspirations and regional workforce needs, continuously adapting programs and expanding transfer agreements with four-year institutions. It is a leader in engineering, technology, skilled trades, and healthcare programs, while also offering strong liberal arts, business, computer science, criminal justice, education, and human services pathways.
Students benefit from a vibrant campus experience with extracurricular offerings that rival many four-year colleges. The 120-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities across more than 20 buildings, alongside branch locations at HVCC North in Malta, HVCC South at the Capital South Campus Center, and the Aeronautical Technology Institute at Albany International Airport.
The college also sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center, providing free career training and academic preparation for qualified students, and partners with over 30 high schools to deliver dual enrollment opportunities.
With more than 90,000 alumni—most living and working in the Capital Region—Hudson Valley continues to shape futures and strengthen communities.