Program Assistant Academics III

Job Details

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).

Department: Engineering, Architecture, and Manufacturing (EAM)

Program Assistant Academics III HV-CS-9664

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
• 3 years of experience in an office or customer service setting

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 III to be considered for permanent appointment.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under the general supervision of the Department Chair or other academic supervisor, provides high level clerical or paraprofessional assistance to students, faculty and administration of an academic department or departments.
• Communicates directly with the professional community regarding program-specific information.
• Communicate with prospective students regarding the admission process specific to the EAM dept.
• Assists the Department Chair with data development and writing for annual reports and program reviews.
• Assists the Department Chair with budget preparation, gathering and organizing data.
• Devises and maintains complex file structures and data retrieval methods.
• Produces routine and ad hoc reports from office file structures.
• Develop and monitor office protocols and priorities for maximizing office productivity.
• Develops and communicates information for faculty re: academic policies.
• Assists faculty with formatting and reproduction of course material.
• Utilizes MS Office or other office software to design, develop and produce required documents and records.
• Participate in all department meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EAM Department Chairperson

Benefits
• There is one full-time 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $22.29.
• Start date is immediate.

How To Apply
Please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of July 6, 2026.