Affirmative Action Officer/ADA Coordinator

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.

Affirmative Action Officer/ADA Coordinator

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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: Masters Degree in Education, Social Science, Human Services, or related area and seven (7) years of professional work experience applying ADA requirements to achieve accommodations in a post-secondary environment, working with a disabled population involving advocacy functions and familiarity with trends in adaptive equipment and regulatory structures; demonstrated professional history in successful and progressively responsible roles including but not limited to strategic planning, program assessment, and policy development, and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with faculty and external advocacy and regulatory agencies required.

Nature and Scope of Duties:

The AA Officer/ADA Coordinator reports to the Vice President for Administration of their designee and performs the following duties:

• Performs required functions of College ADA Coordinator to include employee and if needed student related issues.
• Responsible for assessment of all campus locations and physical plant for accessibility compliance.
• Chairs and oversees the Affirmative Action committee.
• Responsible for ensuring all searches meet equal opportunity standards which includes the training and placing of an affirmative action representative on every search, the review of candidates to ensure we are in compliance with all regulations, best practices and law.
• Reviews job descriptions and functions for reasonable accommodation.
• Performs initial investigation of complaints including but not limited to affirmative action, ADA, bullying, discrimination and other legal matters involving disability or opportunity issues.
• Responsible for the data collection and reporting of affirmative action to the various shareholders including but not limited to SUNY, NYS and other agencies as required.
• Develop and maintains College policies and procedures including the College website to ensure College is in compliance with the most recent local (city/county), state and federal. government initiatives and laws regarding ADA, FMLA, AA, etc.
• Trains and sensitizes campus entities in support of the initiatives population, oversees and monitors the annual mandatory training for all employees, including updating the training platform as needed.
• Serves as liaison with external agencies.
• Represents the College in various local; state and national advocacy organizations.
• Assists departments and divisions of the College in accreditation activities.
• Produces statistical and narrative reports as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

This is a 12-month, full-time position with a salary range of $90,000-$94,000.

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 September 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.

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