What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessibility Assistant position at Harford Community College?
Posting Category
Part-Time Staff
Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range
$16.23 per hour
Classification Title
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, including disability and protected veteran status.
Benefits
Job Description
Harford Community College’s Office of Accessibility (OA) office provides accommodations and support services to students with documented disabilities. Accessibility Assistants are expected to maintain confidentiality of student information.
Accessibility Assistants are expected to attend all scheduled classes, take thorough, legible notes on class lectures and discussions, and provide copies of notes to the student OA office. Use of a computer, tablet, or other electronic device is required to send copy of notes to the student.
Other duties include: Reading information aloud in a slow, precise manner, speaking clearly, either to an audio recorder or directly to a student. Reading assignments must be completed in a timely manner and copies of audio recordings delivered to OA.
Accessibility Assistants assist students by writing answers to exams or other written assignments exactly as dictated by the student. They are expected to write the student’s words legibly and give a copy of the scribed materials to the Test Center, OA, the instructor, or the student.
Candidates will be required to sign a FERPA release permitting access to educational records to confirm the required GPA, credit, and disciplinary standing.
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. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.
Your application to this position will remain active until December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active until December 31 of the following calendar year.
Accessibility Assistants are expected to attend all scheduled classes, take thorough, legible notes on class lectures and discussions, and provide copies of notes to the student OA office. Use of a computer, tablet, or other electronic device is required to send copy of notes to the student.
Other duties include: Reading information aloud in a slow, precise manner, speaking clearly, either to an audio recorder or directly to a student. Reading assignments must be completed in a timely manner and copies of audio recordings delivered to OA.
Accessibility Assistants assist students by writing answers to exams or other written assignments exactly as dictated by the student. They are expected to write the student’s words legibly and give a copy of the scribed materials to the Test Center, OA, the instructor, or the student.
Candidates will be required to sign a FERPA release permitting access to educational records to confirm the required GPA, credit, and disciplinary standing.
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. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.
Your application to this position will remain active until December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active until December 31 of the following calendar year.
Required Education
Successful completion of six credits of college-level courses, including English Composition, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
Required Experience
N/A
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Accessibility Assistants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to currently enrolled HCC students.
General Weekly Work Schedule
Hours vary based on the needs of the department.
The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-001AO
Open Date
01/01/2026
Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Benefits:
Sick Leave, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Employee DiscountsSalary : $16