Student Development Specialist HV-NTP-11325

Hudson Valley Community College•Troy, NY

28d•$49,000 - $52,000

About The Position

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. 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. Student Development Specialist HV-NTP-11325 Qualifications for Employment Education (Minimum Requirements): Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field with counseling coursework. Employment Experience Preferred: Minimum of one year of working experience in education, student development, counseling, or outreach services with diverse and non-traditional post-secondary populations preferred. Pertinent Other: Must be interested in and committed to working as part of a team to support student development. Excellent customer service working with diverse communities using patience and active listening. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to share complex information with a diverse population. Must be willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours. Nature and Scope of Duties The Student Development Specialist reports to the Dean of Student Development and/or their designee and performs the following duties within the Student Development Unit: 1. Assists with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence informed best practices and programming to foster student development, with a focus on wellness, mental health intervention/prevention, persistence, retention, and achievement of desired outcomes. 2. Supports students in developing academic, personal and career success plans focused on meeting the demands of their coursework and personal responsibilities to facilitate reaching personal, education and career goal attainment. 3. Responds to requests for assisting students in navigating college policies, processes and procedures and serves as a champion for students who are struggling and/or in need of assistance. 4. Collaborates and partners with interdisciplinary campus groups to develop comprehensive student development intervention, outreach and programming. 5. Assists in developing and delivering presentations and training for prospective students, current students, faculty and staff on matters related to multiple aspects of student wellness, development and success. 6. Assists students with essential needs insecurity to connect to internal and external supports, communicates with outside social service agencies in preparation for referrals and makes referrals where appropriate. 7. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies in preparation for referrals and makes referrals where appropriate. 8. Represents Student Development on internal and external committees focused on student needs, persistence, retention and success. 9. Provides data and reports on trends and patterns related to student issues and may make recommendations pertaining to the student experience. 10. Provides support in other Student Development offices as needed. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, Grant Funded 37.5-hour work week position that will require occasional evening and/or weekend work with a salary range of $49,000 - $52,000. 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. Please note: 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 December 14, 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.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field with counseling coursework.
Must be interested in and committed to working as part of a team to support student development.
Excellent customer service working with diverse communities using patience and active listening.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to share complex information with a diverse population.
Must be willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of working experience in education, student development, counseling, or outreach services with diverse and non-traditional post-secondary populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence informed best practices and programming to foster student development, with a focus on wellness, mental health intervention/prevention, persistence, retention, and achievement of desired outcomes.
Supports students in developing academic, personal and career success plans focused on meeting the demands of their coursework and personal responsibilities to facilitate reaching personal, education and career goal attainment.
Responds to requests for assisting students in navigating college policies, processes and procedures and serves as a champion for students who are struggling and/or in need of assistance.
Collaborates and partners with interdisciplinary campus groups to develop comprehensive student development intervention, outreach and programming.
Assists in developing and delivering presentations and training for prospective students, current students, faculty and staff on matters related to multiple aspects of student wellness, development and success.
Assists students with essential needs insecurity to connect to internal and external supports, communicates with outside social service agencies in preparation for referrals and makes referrals where appropriate.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies in preparation for referrals and makes referrals where appropriate.
Represents Student Development on internal and external committees focused on student needs, persistence, retention and success.
Provides data and reports on trends and patterns related to student issues and may make recommendations pertaining to the student experience.
Provides support in other Student Development offices as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.