New Student Orientation and Events Specialist HV-NTPI-8361

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: Testing and Orientation

New Student Orientation and Events Specialist
HV-NTPI-8361

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 be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree from an accredited college or university with at least one (1) year of customer service experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong customer service skills required. Competent with Microsoft applications, some evening/weekend hours are required. Experience in Higher Education is preferred.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The New Student Orientation and Events Specialist reports to the Director of First Year Experience and Orientation Programs or their designee and performs the following duties:
* Serves as primary point of contact for new students and families, responding to orientation-related inquiries via phone, email, and in person.

* Coordinates and manages logistics for New Student and Parent/Family Orientation programs, including scheduling, staffing, facilities, materials and supplies.

* Deliver presentations and facilitates sessions for large groups of students and families during orientation and first-year programs.

* Supports the development and execution of communication plans linking orientation, advisement, and enrollment processes.

* Collaborates with campus departments to identify targeted student populations and manage data, extraction, reporting and communications.

* Maintains orientation registration systems, schedules and participant data, coordinates session change and post-event communications.

* Trains, supervises, and evaluates orientation leaders, peer mentors, and college workers as assigned.

* Assists with planning and the delivery of first-year experience initiatives, including Accepted Students' Day and student success programming.

* Services as liaison to Student Services offices and the primary contact for Student Financial Services related to the orientation processes.

* Assists with assessment, evaluation and continuous improvement of orientation programs and materials.

* Provides support for placement testing, including scheduling, proctoring and compliance with institutional and state policies.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a 12-month, Full-Time position with a salary range of $42,000-$44,000.

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 30, 2026.

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.