Educational Specialist HV-FAC-

Position: Educational Specialist HV-FAC-8320
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

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. 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.

Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies for the Fall 2026 semester on the Faculty staff of Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York.

Department:
Educational Opportunity Program

Educational Specialist HV-FAC-8320

(Position Is a full-time Probationary, Tenure track Position) Fall 2026

Qualifications for Employment:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university, and two years' experience teaching English at the post-secondary level. Previous Online teaching experience is preferred.

Nature and Scope of Duties:

The Educational Opportunity Program Educational Specialist reports to the Director of Student Life:

* Develops, delivers, and monitors the learning activities of students seeking assistance

* Develops innovative activities/programs to support student learning, collaborating with academic departments and student service offices as appropriate.

* Selects, develops, and updates instructional materials to support courses instruction.

* Selects, develops, and updates self-paced instructional materials for EOP students seeking assistance for their courses

* Meets with and tracks academic progress of EOP students.

* Serves as a liaison to other departments, and other campus committees, as appropriate.

* Develops and conducts workshops to improve students' study skills.

* Keep complete records of academic meetings with EOP students.

* Provide support, assistance and necessary resources.

* Monitor progress reports, mid-term and finals grades and provide follow up;

* Participates in staff meetings and staff development activities.

* Performs other duties consistent with the role of Educational Specialist, Educational Opportunity Program

The Salary beginning the Fall 2026 academic year is $53,000.00.

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

Visit our Employment Opportunities page (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to apply before the close date of March 22, 2026.

Hudson Valley Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer