EOC-Technical Assistant, Office of the Executive Director EOC-MC-31725

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.

Capital District Educational Opportunity Center 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.

Please Note: In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support visa applications. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a reference and background check.

Office of the Executive Director

Technical Assistant EOC-MC-31725

Minimum Qualifications:  Associate’s degree and two (2) or more years of paid work experience in an administrative office setting.   Proficiency with office software, preferably Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and Access.    Demonstrated excellent writing, mathematical, and analytical skills and an ability to work independently.  Must be a skilled communicator, both orally and in written form, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills to handle high level internal and public contact.  A high degree of organizational skill and attention to detail required as well as the ability to cope with simultaneous and competing work demands also required.

Nature and Scope of Duties:

The Technical Assistant reports to the Executive Director of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC, center) and performs the following duties:

Provides administrative support to the Executive Director.

Assembles and coordinates information and complex data related to various departmental and center matters.

Maintains a system of recordkeeping that provides appropriate references, organization, and tracking conducive to the Office of the Executive Director.

Maintains EOC personnel record systems, both electronic and hard copy, 

Maintains departmental ACCESS data bases and interacts with and utilizes an SCT Banner data base.  

Uses Excel spreadsheets for recording, tracking, and execution of various departmental functions and activities. 
Organizes and maintains general departmental files, both electronic and hard copy.

Monitors and tracks status of program activities.

Responds to oral and written communications, both internal and external, and prepares written communications and materials for distribution, reports, presentations, and other needs as identified.  

Works closely with various offices of Hudson Valley Community College to support departmental and center operations. 

Ensures compliance with State University Of New York (SUNY), Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), and center policy in the execution of work-related duties.

Assumes responsibility, coordinates, or provides support for assigned activities.

Attends meetings related to center operations and records and distributes minutes of such gatherings.

Schedules and maintains administrative calendar of meetings and other activities of the Executive Director.

Assists other functional areas of the center as directed.

Assists with all EOC and outside events.

Performs duties under the direction of the Executive Director while exercising a high level of independent functioning, judgment, and confidentiality.

Provides supervision of clerical staff as assigned.   

Performs all duties in a timely, organized, efficient, and customer service driven manner.

Performs additional duties as assigned.
 

There is one vacant position with a salary range of $48,000-$50,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.  

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 June 15, 2025.  

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.