What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Assistant position at Harford Community College?
Posting Category
Part-Time Staff
Starting Hourly Rate Range
$17.04-$22.16
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
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 purpose of the Financial Aid Assistant position is to provide administrative and clerical support for Financial Aid Department units, assist students, and provide customer service for in-person visitors and by-phone. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing mailings, reports and other documents; answering in-person, telephone and e-mail inquiries; data entry and information retrieval; maintaining files, including scanning records; and performing other duties as assigned by the 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.
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.
Required Education
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Required Experience
Minimum of 1 year of administrative support experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry
- Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.
- Ability to provide customer service for in-person visitors and over the phone
- Intermediate knowledge in a Windows-based computer environment, including Office 365, MS Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher
- Experience working with databases and/or experience with financial assistance preferred.
Hours per Week
20
General Weekly Work Schedule
4 days per week, with shifts scheduled from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-010PTS
Number of Vacancies
2
Open Date
Close Date
04/14/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Salary : $17 - $22