Program Assistant Academics II HV-CS-9680

Hudson Valley Community College; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waivers

Job summary

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) seeks a Program Assistant Academics II to provide comprehensive clerical support to the Health Services, Medical Imaging department in a full-time, 12-month role. The position involves reception, data gathering, budget assistance, and maintaining organized electronic files.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and two years of office or customer service experience, with preference for internal HVCC status.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and two years of work experience in an office or customer service setting.
• One year permanent or contingent permanent in the position of Program Assistant, Academics I at HVCC.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive clerical assistance to students, faculty and administration of the Department.
• Provides reception services, basic policy direction and referral to other sources of assistance.
• Assists the Department Chair with budget preparation, gathering and organizing data.
• Develop data for assessment efforts.
• Develops and monitors office protocols for efficient operation.
• Devises and maintains electronic file structures.
• Assists faculty with formatting and reproduction of course material for external agencies.
• Utilizes MS Office or other office software to design, develop and produce required documents and records.
• Reviews the office for a neat and professional appearance.
• Participates in department meetings and contributes to the Human Services Curriculum Management Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Customer Service

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Department: Health Services, Medical Imaging

Program Assistant Academics II

HV-CS-9680

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. Must complete a professional reference check and background check. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test.

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 II to be considered for permanent appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year College or University with an Associate's Degree and two (2) years of work experience in an office or customer service setting. One (1) year Permanent or Contingent Permanent competitive class status in the position of Program Assistant, Academics I in Hudson Valley Community College.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direct supervision of the Department Chairs or designee, provides comprehensive clerical assistance to students, faculty and administration of the Department.
• Provides reception services, basic policy direction and referral to other sources of assistance.
• Assists the Department Chair with budget preparation, gathering and organizing data.
• Develop data for assessment efforts.
• Develops and monitors office protocols for efficient operation.
• Devises and maintains electronic file structures.
• Assists faculty with formatting and reproduction of course material corresponds with external agencies related to departmental functions.
• Utilizes MS Office or other office software to design, develop and produce required documents and records.
• Review the office for a neat and professional appearance
• Participate in all department meetings and contribute to the Human Services Curriculum Management Plan.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $22.03. Start date is immediate.

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

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affiantive 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.