Program Assistant, Center for Access and Assistive Technology HV-CS-8586
Hudson Valley Community College

Program Assistant, Center for Access and Assistive Technology HV-CS-8586

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Troy,New York,United States

Application closes: 2024-12-06

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 on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community. Program Assistant HV-CS-8586Center for Access and Assistive Technology  In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement.  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 in order to be considered for permanent appointment.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree and two years of administrative experience; excellent customer service skills and strong organizational skills; (OR) High School diploma or equivalency and four years of relevant experience. The preferred applicant will also possess strong computer skills (especially MS Access, Word, Excel and SCT Banner) and good analytical abilities.  DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Program Assistant reports to the Associate Dean of Student Development and/or Assistant Director or his/her designee and assists other office staff as needed.  Schedules meetings and other activities for departmental staff, and maintains calendar.  Assists with college procurement protocol Utilizes CAAT CRM software to support office  Occasional evening and weekends may be required Performs other related duties as assigned This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $22.50. Start date is immediate.  Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of December 6, 2024. 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.

 

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