Communications Specialist HV-NTPI-9753

About Hudson Valley Community College

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in scenic Upstate NY operates multiple campuses in Troy and Malta, New York. The college offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs across three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). As one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, HVCC serves nearly 9,000 students annually and is recognized for career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and service to a diverse student population. The institution includes an extension center in Malta (HVCC North) and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy. With over 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, HVCC is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in New York’s Capital Region.

Department

Communications and Marketing – Non‑Teaching Professional staff (Office of Communications and Marketing).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field plus one (1) year of relevant experience, or High School Diploma/Equivalency plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong editing and proofreading abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, work collaboratively, and function effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

Nature and Scope of Duties

• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing, Creative Services, and Video and Multimedia Services to support college promotional activities.
• Assist with content development for college publications, including writing and editing stories.
• Draft and edit news releases, speeches, talking points, video scripts, web pages, advertisements, and other collateral materials.
• Develop copy and edit internal and external newsletters, publications, and marketing materials.
• Draft media pitches and support media‑related events and activities.
• Contribute to social media and web content management, strategy, and execution.
• Assist with academic, administrative, and student services communication and marketing efforts.
• Execute research to support college communications and marketing endeavors.
• Provide office management support, including meetings, procurement, and assistance to other departments and college partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

This is a 12‑month, full‑time position with a salary range of $44,000‑$46,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Eye Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Free tuition waivers for employee, spouse, and children
• Generous leave policy
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for qualifying government or not‑for‑profit employees