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Location: Troy,New York,United States
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.
Department: Academics Affairs/STEM
Applications are being accepted for a Mobile Outreach and Viking Innovation Lab Coordinator on the Non-Teaching Professional staff for the Office of Academic Affairs/STEM.
Mobile Outreach and Viking Innovation Lab Coordinator HV-NTP-8595
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.
The Mobile Outreach Vehicle & Viking Innovation Lab Coordinator is a professional, full-time, 12-month position supporting the activities of the HVCC Mobile Outreach Vehicle (MOV) and the Viking Innovation Lab (VIL). The coordinator manages the planning and logistics of outreach events in close coordination with the Office of Admissions and Recruitment and operates the MOV to promote HVCC programs at K-12 schools, community events, and industry partner sites. In addition, the coordinator oversees the VIL (HVCC's makerspace) which includes supervision of safety, scheduling, student workers, and student use of 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering stations, plotters, and other small fabrication tools.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Two years of experience coordinating educational or community events
- Two years of experience leading educational demonstrations and interactive activities
- Ability to operate and maintain technical and laboratory equipment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.Valid New York State driver's license and maintain a clean driving record. The incumbent must complete the HVCC Defensive Driver safe driving course every three years to operate a college vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- Four years of experience in: college-level program delivery or instruction, K-12 education, or related areas
- Admissions, recruitment, community outreach, customer service, public event planning, or related areas
- Working with engineering, scientific, and/or fabrication tools and materials
- Managing safety compliance and student access in a lab or workshop setting
Duties and or Essential responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary driver and operator of the MOV
- Coordinate transportation logistics
- Organize inventory on the MOV and storage of assets
- Manage HVCC equipment, technology, supplies, and inventory
- Maintain required licenses and certifications necessary for vehicle operation.
- Maintain vehicle records, maintenance schedules, and safety compliance.
Admissions & Recruitment
- Responsible for all MOV scheduling and event logistics
- Coordinate Admissions personnel and faculty to engage in M0V events
- Represent HVCC at high schools, college fairs, community events, and HVCC-sponsored programs.
- Conduct admissions presentations and recruitment workshops.
- Generate and track prospective student leads.
- Assist with admissions counseling and application support.
- Participate in Open House events, Accepted Student Days, Instant Admit Days, and special enrollment programs as appropriate
Community Engagement
- Develop and manage relationships with school districts, counselors, principals, and teachers.
- Identifies new partnership opportunities with schools, libraries, youth organizations, employers, and community agencies.
- Expand and coordinate HVCC MOV visits throughout the Capital Region.
- Collaborate with academic departments to showcase academic and workforce development programs and support grant-funded initiatives and innovative practices
Data & Assessment
- Track MOV utilization and event participation.
- Monitor prospective student inquiries generated through outreach activities.
- Prepare monthly and annual activity reports.
- Measure enrollment outcomes associated with MOV engagement.
2. Viking Innovation Lab
- Oversee operations of the on-campus VIL makerspace, ensuring safety, proper equipment use, and scheduling.
- Supervise a team of student workers
- Provide orientation and safety training for students and HVCC faculty and staff use of 30 printers, laser cutters, soldering stations, and other tools
- Support student club activities
- Manage the VIL lab space as a safe, organized, and productive space for students and staff to engage with all equipment and resources within circumscribed hours of operation
- Monitor and regulate patron entries and exits to manage room occupancy according to safety protocols
- Establish safety protocols, leads training for student assistants and for patrons using equipment and supplies, and ensure safety compliance through communications and direct oversight
- Monitor and tracks inventory of supplies, supply orders, maintenance request orders, tracks expenditures, and manages the operational budget
- Ensure good working order of all equipment and organization of the room, equipment, and supplies
- Establish hours of operation that both maximize access for patrons and ensure professional oversight of operations and safety protocols
- Develop competency on all equipment in the VIL to the level needed to properly provide instruction to patrons and student-workers
- Provide utilization reports to the Office of Academic Affairs
Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a 12-month, Full-Time position with a salary range of $58,000-$65,000.
To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of November 20, 2026.
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
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.
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. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
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