Information Technology Specialist

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 and 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. 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.

Please note that this position requires the candidate to be able to lift 25 lbs. and move heavy equipment such as desktop computers and printers throughout the campus using various means such as handcarts, moving carts, and dollies. Candidates are also required to be able to climb an 8 ft ladder to clean and troubleshoot classroom projectors and work on the ground underneath desks to run and manage cable wiring.

The successful candidate will need to submit a physical that was performed within the last year or have one done free of charge by HVCC's Heath Services Office. A back X-Ray will need to be completed at Samaritan Hospital in Troy NY and the cost is covered by the college.

Information Technology Specialist

HV-NTPI-9724

Minimum Requirements : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field Or Associate's Degree in Computer Science or related field and one year experience in Information Technology Or three years of experience in Information Technology.

Preferred Requirements : Experience working with administrators, faculty, and staff in a secondary or post-secondary education environment.

Nature and Scope of Duties : The Information Technology Specialist reports to the Manager of Client Support Services or his / her designee and performs the following duties :

• Provides hardware / software installation support for college technology at on and off campus locations.
• Provides training in a non-course structure for deployed college technology.
• Provides phone and in-person support for all college business and academic technologies.
• Provides diagnosis, preventative maintenance support for all business and academic technology.
• Provides support to address the computing needs and requirements of students, faculty and staff.
• Assists with on and off campus set-up, operation and technical support of multimedia equipment.
• Works collaboratively with the Client Support Services group, the entire IT department and the campus community to provide support for designated microcomputer applications, utilities and operating systems.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skill with current information technology and multimedia systems.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time 37.5-hour work week position with a salary range of $44,000-$46,000.

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. 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 23, 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.