What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Transfer Advising position at Harford Community College?
Posting Category
Full-Time Staff/Management
Starting salary range
$61,382-$79,797
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, including disability and protected veteran status.
Benefits
Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 18 days 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!
Job Description
This position will support the achievement of the College’s vision of serving as a regional leader in education and workforce development, offering transformative programs that drive individual growth and shared prosperity. The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, implement, and assess all services relating to transfer advising. This is accomplished by staying current on MHEC and COMAR regulations, transfer articulation agreements between Harford Community College and other Maryland and out-of-state colleges and universities, best practices in transfer advising through active participation in professional organizations and staying current on promising transfer practices in the community college sector. Other duties include serving as a liaison between Harford Community College and transfer institutions; coordinating all communications to advisors and other stakeholders regarding course and program articulation; planning, coordinating and executing transfer events and programs including transfer fairs and college visits; and providing academic, transfer and career advising for students including career path options, assessment evaluation, academic success plans and career and life goals.
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
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 in psychology, social work, counseling, human development, higher education or related field
Required Experience
Minimum of three years of related academic advising and/or career counseling with experience working with transfer planning and coordination
Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to address and prioritize multiple responsibilities
- strong collaboration and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
- understanding of articulation agreements
- experience working with students in a community college
- experience with data analysis and assessment processes
- familiarity with graduation audit systems
- familiarity with learning management systems
- working experience with student information systems
- working experience with databases
Hours per Week
40 - 100%
General Weekly Work Schedule
M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with occasional nights and weekends
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2025-080FSFA
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
Close Date
12/08/2025
Open Until Filled
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