Position Type: Full-time
Location: Troy, New York, United States
Application closes: [contact details available in the full listing]
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 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.
Department: Applied Technologies
Applications are being accepted for an Advising Specialist on the Non-Teaching Professional staff for the Department of Applied Technologies.
Advising Specialist
HV-NTPI-9810
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.
Qualifications for Employment
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience as an academic counselor/advisor at the post-secondary level. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and experience advising at the post-secondary level.
Preferred Requirements: Master’s Degree and three (3) years of experience at the post-secondary level. Experience with non-traditional advisement delivery systems (including on-line advisement).
Duties and/or Essential Responsibilities
The Advising Specialist reports to a Department Chair and performs the following duties:
- Provides academic advisement to students in all departmental programs as needed.
- Acquaints students with general educational requirements, College regulations, services and opportunities.
- Assists students as they make decisions related to career, program/major, and selection of courses.
- Counsels students regarding the consequences of course withdrawal, insufficient progress, change of major, withdrawal from institution.
- Assists students in evaluation or re-evaluation of progress toward established goals and educational plans.
- Refer students to other institutional resources and services as appropriate.
- Assists with the advisor training program and development of advising resources.
- Participates in and provides administrative support for other programs and projects designed to promote student retention.
- Maintains records and generates reports relevant to the operation and evaluation of programs/projects.
- Performs other related duties as assigned and provides additional services that supplement the advising program as needed.
This is a 12-month position with a salary of $44,000 with a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience as an academic counselor/advisor at the postsecondary level, or $47,000 with a Master’s degree.
To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of December 6, 2026.
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
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.
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. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
