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SUNY Reconnect – Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor HV-NTP-103025-3
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Overview
SUNY Reconnect – Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor HV-NTP-103025-3
Position Type:
Full-time
Location:
Troy, New York, United States
Application closes:
2025-11-15
Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is located in Upstate NY with campuses in Troy and Malta. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs across three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). HVCC is part of the SUNY system and serves nearly 9,000 students annually. The college has an extension center in Malta (HVCC North) and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy. HVCC has more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees. HVCC seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals to join our team.
SUNY Reconnect - Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
HV-NTP-103025-3
In order to be considered 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
Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of two years’ experience in post-secondary admissions or related Student Services position, strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, parents, students and high school counselors required. Schedule may include working evening and weekend hours based on job needs. Spanish-speaking is preferred.
Nature and Scope of Duties:
The Admissions/Financial Aid Counselor will report to the Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, or their designee:
Responsible for making admissions and financial aid presentations to potential students and their families.
Host financial aid workshops for potential students and their families.
Attend admission related events to provide financial aid assistance/guidance.
Meet with prospective students and their families who visit the Admissions’ Office or Financial Aid Office.
Administer appropriate admission decisions based on applicant’s file.
Responsible for communication related to incomplete applications in Financial Aid (FAFSA/TAP) and Admissions (Application for Admissions).
Proactively communicate with admitted and packaged students to confirm that the students will be matriculating.
Review and evaluate applicant materials including financial aid while entering data into SIS system.
Manage communication flow with students who have been offered financial aid awards throughout the academic year.
Meet with and speak by phone or videoconferencing to potential and current applicants explaining the admissions and financial aid processes.
Provide advice to constituents on what documentation may need to be consulted and/or provided to complete admissions application and application for aid and scholarship.
Cross-trained to assist both offices - Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Other duties assigned.
Funding and Term:
This position is contingent upon continued Grant Funding through the SUNY Reconnect Program. This is a 12-month, full-time position with a salary of $48,000.
Benefits:
Hudson Valley offers a full benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, and tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. HVCC has a generous leave policy. The PSLF Program may apply to staff with qualifying loans.
To apply:
Please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of November 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. HVCC 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. HVCC 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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Position Type:
Full-time
Location:
Troy, New York, United States
Application closes:
2025-11-15
Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is located in Upstate NY with campuses in Troy and Malta. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs across three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). HVCC is part of the SUNY system and serves nearly 9,000 students annually. The college has an extension center in Malta (HVCC North) and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy. HVCC has more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees. HVCC seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals to join our team.
SUNY Reconnect - Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
HV-NTP-103025-3
In order to be considered 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
Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of two years’ experience in post-secondary admissions or related Student Services position, strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, parents, students and high school counselors required. Schedule may include working evening and weekend hours based on job needs. Spanish-speaking is preferred.
Nature and Scope of Duties:
The Admissions/Financial Aid Counselor will report to the Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, or their designee:
Responsible for making admissions and financial aid presentations to potential students and their families.
Host financial aid workshops for potential students and their families.
Attend admission related events to provide financial aid assistance/guidance.
Meet with prospective students and their families who visit the Admissions’ Office or Financial Aid Office.
Administer appropriate admission decisions based on applicant’s file.
Responsible for communication related to incomplete applications in Financial Aid (FAFSA/TAP) and Admissions (Application for Admissions).
Proactively communicate with admitted and packaged students to confirm that the students will be matriculating.
Review and evaluate applicant materials including financial aid while entering data into SIS system.
Manage communication flow with students who have been offered financial aid awards throughout the academic year.
Meet with and speak by phone or videoconferencing to potential and current applicants explaining the admissions and financial aid processes.
Provide advice to constituents on what documentation may need to be consulted and/or provided to complete admissions application and application for aid and scholarship.
Cross-trained to assist both offices - Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Other duties assigned.
Funding and Term:
This position is contingent upon continued Grant Funding through the SUNY Reconnect Program. This is a 12-month, full-time position with a salary of $48,000.
Benefits:
Hudson Valley offers a full benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, and tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. HVCC has a generous leave policy. The PSLF Program may apply to staff with qualifying loans.
To apply:
Please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of November 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. HVCC 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. HVCC 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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