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.

Associate Dean for Student Development
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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.

Minimum Qualifications:  Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Educational Administration or related area from an accredited college or university, and more than 5 years of working in a post-secondary campus student support services office; excellent interpersonal skills. Experience supervising staff, developing and managing programs and grants. 

The Associate Dean of Student Development reports to the Dean of Student Development and/or their designee and performs the following duties:
 
1.    Provides administrative oversight and supervises the directors in the administration of services and support of the Student Success Center, Advancing Success in Associate (ASAP) Program, and the Center for Access and Assistive Technology (CAAT).  

2.    Supervises staff in assigned areas including but not limited to scheduling work hours, conducting performance appraisals and fostering opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

3.    Represents the College in various local, state and national advocacy organizations, and serves on campus committees as needed. 

4.    Provides leadership and coordination of functional areas to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations governing the Americans with Disabilities Act, grant requirements, as well as the policies and procedures of the HVCC Board of Trustees, SUNY Administration and the New York State Department of Education. 

5.    Oversees and assists with identifying on and off-campus resources for students experiencing basic needs insecurity and connects students to resources both on and off campus for non-academic support. 

6.    Remains current on best practices and national trends in student development, student success and students with disabilities to guide in the development and maintenance of services and programming for students that encourage persistence, retention and completion. 

7.    Collaborates with other Deans, academic department heads, and other student support offices to assist with student referrals, including but not limited to regularly scheduled meetings on progress.

8.    Recommends, develops and implements with the Dean of Student Development programs, training and initiatives to improve student success including but not limited to student support campus wide programming, to foster student persistence; development of academic success plans focused on meeting the demands of their course work and personal responsibilities; and providing services that offer guidance and mentoring to nontraditional, under-represented and under-served student cohorts.

9.    Reports on program services and assessment data for all assigned areas including but not limited to the ASAP program, service usage, trends in student development and processes, statistical and narrative reports as well as unit assessment plans.

10.    Assists the Dean of Student Development with programmatic publications and public relations materials, accreditation activities and supervises and supports the program budgets through innovative funding sources

11.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a 12-month, Full-Time position with a salary of $85,000.00. Position to begin immediately.

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 November 30, 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.