Director, Advising, Career, & Transfer Services

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.

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, including disability and protected veteran status.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 18 days of paid vacation. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

The Director of Advising Career and Transfer Services reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Student Development and is responsible for providing vision and leadership for the design, delivery, and evaluation of comprehensive services offered by the department. The Director provides leadership for proactive and integrative initiatives to promote enrollment, and to promote access, retention, and completion as well as transfer and career readiness. Responsibilities include leading effective and efficient day-to-day center operations, developing career, transfer, and advising curricula; hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating employees; setting goals and overseeing activities to ensure their actualization; planning and facilitating training and professional development activities; collaborating and communicating with campus partners to align advising efforts; overseeing departmental events; leveraging individual, group, and technological strategies to best meet students' needs; troubleshooting advising issues; developing and managing the department's budget; analyzing and evaluating students and departmental data; communicating and maintaining compliance with academic policies and regulations; overseeing cooperative education, internships and field placement activities; and collaborating with employers and community members to assist students by creating job opportunities. Other duties include serving on various committees and boards; participating with local community groups and agencies; and staying abreast of research and effective academic, career, and transfer strategies in the community college sector.

Masters degree

Minimum of 5 years of experience in advising, career, and transfer curriculum development and assessment in a college setting. Plus 1 year of supervisory experience.

Previous work experience in advising, career, and transfer curriculum development and assessment role at a community college

Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.- 4:30p.m.