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Student Development Specialist - Advising, Career, and Transfer Services [ACTS]

Harford Community College

403(b)

United States, Maryland, Bel Air

401 Thomas Run Road (Show on map)

Mar 11, 2025

Position Information

Position Title	Student Development Specialist - Advising, Career, and Transfer Services [ACTS]
Posting Category	Part-Time Staff
Starting Hourly Rate Range	$27.01-$35.12
Faculty Position (if applicable)
About Harford Community College	Harford Community College ( HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.
Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement	Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ ADAA employer that values, embraces, and supports diversity in the College community.
Benefits	Benefits include: Eligible to earn paid Sick and Safe leave. Required participation in Maryland State Retirement Pension. Eligible to participate in two optional retirement plans (403b & 457b).
Job Description	The Student Development Specialist provides academic, career discernment, and transfer planning advisement to students in all majors, and is responsible for advising a large cohort of students from connection to completion. This position serves as a conduit for students to access other academic support services, financial aid, and co-curricular activities to support their success. Duties include, but are not limited to, advising students in face-to-face and online environments; using computerized advising and career assessment tools; creating and updating DegreeWorks plans; providing academic program planning to students at their high school; assisting students with navigating and understanding college; including selecting a major, degree and course requirements; using online resources including ONet, ARTSYS,Focus2Career, Degree Works and the College Catalog to provide students with up-to-date and accurate information; documenting all student interactions; maintaining appropriate paperwork; presenting at advising and career-related events and performing other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position*
Required Education	Masters degree
Required Experience	2 years of related academic advising and/or career counseling experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities	Knowledge of current advising and career planning technologies and resources. Experience with individualized and group instruction techniques. Proficient in a Windows-based PC environment including MS Office Suite. Ability to provide services to students of diverse backgrounds Knowledge of Web 2.0 advising and/or career services. Ability to work and cooperate with co-workers and supervisors at all levels. Ability to work with, within, and promote a diverse workforce and environment. Ability to coordinate the activities of several ongoing projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to understand and act on oral and written instructions in English. Ability to maintain customer service and satisfaction as it relates to assigned unit or area of expertise. Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately.
Preferred Qualifications	Masters degree in psychology, counseling, human development, higher education or related field.
Hours per Week	20
General Weekly Work Schedule	Monday: 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am-4:00pm Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	2025-007PTS
Number of Vacancies	1
Open Date
Close Date	03/20/2025
Open Until Filled	No