Technical Assistant HV-NTP-3325

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

Department: Center for Access and Assistive Technology

Technical Assistant
HV-NTP-3325

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 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Education, Human Services, Social Sciences or related field. Directly related work experience with disabled populations may be substituted for required education upon individual review. Post-secondary level experience preferred; counseling, assistive technology and computer experience desired.

Nature and Scope of Duties:
The Technical Assistant reports to the Associate Dean of Student Development. All activities performed in the position are completed to support the initiatives of the Center for Access and Assistive Technology. The duties and responsibilities are:

1. Supports the processing of registering students.

2. Assists with the intake of incoming students with disabilities and with maintaining files and records of students

3. Assists with summer orientation program for new CAAT students.

4. Assists with National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) compliance for students with disabilities, as well as support of general student voter registration on campus.

5. Provides testing accommodations to students with disabilities, including reading of tests, remediation of exams proctoring of exams, scribing of exams, and supervising extended time testing accommodations which may require evening and weekend hours.

6. Assists with Placement Tests for incoming students with disabilities.

7. Responsible for proctoring mid-term and final examinations for students with disabilities.

8. Attends workshops and participates in community council boards and consumer groups relating to disability concerns.

9. Responsible for maintaining exam security, logging exams - in and out.

10. Assists with general office functions including answering phones, filing, greeting faculty, staff and students and scheduling appointments.

11. Visits local high schools and college fairs which may include evening and weekend hours.

12. Assists with coordination of college commencement activities for students with disabilities.

13. Supports evening and weekend assignments as needed

14. Assists with preparing student accommodation forms.

15. Provides support to other offices within Student Development as needed.

16. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Student Development.

This is a 12-month, Full-Time position with a salary range of $40,500-$42,500.

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 March 16, 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.