Student Development Specialist - Advising, Career and 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 Student Development Specialist for Advising, Career, and Transfer Services provides academic advising, career discernment, and transfer planning to credit students across all majors using a case management model that supports persistence, progression, and goal attainment.

This position advises students in both in-person and virtual settings; uses student success and advising platforms to track progress, document interactions, issue early alerts, and conduct proactive outreach. The Student Development Specialist assists students with major selection, interpreting placement test scores, academic and degree planning, and transfer planning using current online and articulation resources.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate student records, serving as liaison to an assigned academic division, presenting at advising- and career-related events, participating on college committees, and collaborating on campus-wide initiatives.

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.

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of prior experience in academic advising, student services, career services, or transfer services within a community college or higher education setting.

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Final schedule to be determined by the supervisor.