Inside Higher Ed
Part-Time Advising Specialists. Liberal Arts HV-NTP-10725
Inside Higher Ed, Troy, New York, United States
Part‑Time Advising Specialist – Liberal Arts (HV‑NTP‑10725)
Location: Troy, New York, United States
Position type: Part‑time
Application closes: January 30, 2026
About Hudson Valley Community College Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is a multi‑campus community college located in Upstate New York 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). With nearly 9,000 students each year, the college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and service to a diverse population.
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.
Responsibilities
Provide academic advisement to students in all programs within the Department of Education and Social Sciences.
Advise students on career objectives, transfer opportunities, and program choice.
Assist students in course selection and scheduling.
Evaluate transfer credit in coordination with the department chairperson.
Advise students on the impact of scheduling decisions on financial aid and academic standing.
Provide assistance to students seeking course withdrawal, termination, cross‑registration, and curriculum change.
Refer students to available student development and academic support resources.
Participate in academic activities within the department when appropriate.
Maintain a working knowledge of college services, policies, and procedures affecting student academic success.
Collaborate with other advisors to develop in‑person and web‑based tools to assist students with the advisement and registration process.
Maintain appropriate records of student advisement sessions.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
May be assigned to any campus area in need of advisement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, counseling, or a related field.
Experience in counseling or advisement at the post‑secondary level.
Previous experience with academic advising and programs supporting academic success or teaching at the post‑secondary level.
Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with college students and faculty.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in counseling, education, or a related field.
College advising experience in liberal arts disciplines.
Experience using college academic software systems such as Banner and Degreeworks.
Compensation Hourly rate: $27.00 for qualified candidates with a BA; $30.00 for qualified candidates with an MA.
Application Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States. Apply online at www.hvcc.edu/jobs before the closing date of January 30, 2026.
EEO Statement Hudson Valley Community College is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 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; bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged.
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Position type: Part‑time
Application closes: January 30, 2026
About Hudson Valley Community College Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is a multi‑campus community college located in Upstate New York 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). With nearly 9,000 students each year, the college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and service to a diverse population.
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.
Responsibilities
Provide academic advisement to students in all programs within the Department of Education and Social Sciences.
Advise students on career objectives, transfer opportunities, and program choice.
Assist students in course selection and scheduling.
Evaluate transfer credit in coordination with the department chairperson.
Advise students on the impact of scheduling decisions on financial aid and academic standing.
Provide assistance to students seeking course withdrawal, termination, cross‑registration, and curriculum change.
Refer students to available student development and academic support resources.
Participate in academic activities within the department when appropriate.
Maintain a working knowledge of college services, policies, and procedures affecting student academic success.
Collaborate with other advisors to develop in‑person and web‑based tools to assist students with the advisement and registration process.
Maintain appropriate records of student advisement sessions.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
May be assigned to any campus area in need of advisement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, counseling, or a related field.
Experience in counseling or advisement at the post‑secondary level.
Previous experience with academic advising and programs supporting academic success or teaching at the post‑secondary level.
Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with college students and faculty.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in counseling, education, or a related field.
College advising experience in liberal arts disciplines.
Experience using college academic software systems such as Banner and Degreeworks.
Compensation Hourly rate: $27.00 for qualified candidates with a BA; $30.00 for qualified candidates with an MA.
Application Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States. Apply online at www.hvcc.edu/jobs before the closing date of January 30, 2026.
EEO Statement Hudson Valley Community College is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 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; bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged.
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