What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Assistant position at Harford Community College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Operations Assistant
Posting Category
Part-Time Staff
Starting Hourly Rate Range
$17.21 - $22.38
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
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 this position is to provide comprehensive support for Workforce and Continuing Education scholarship and grant programs by processing student applications, assisting with eligibility and enrollment requirements, monitoring student progress and funding utilization, and serving as a key resource for scholarship-related inquiries. This position coordinates scholarship program operations, collaborates with internal departments to maintain application systems and procedures, and supports budget tracking, tuition payment processing, and administrative initiatives to ensure effective program delivery and student success.
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
Required Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Hours per Week
20
General Weekly Work Schedule
General work schedule is up to 20 hours per week, to be scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.; final schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-035PTS
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
08/03/2026
Close Date
08/10/2026
Open Until Filled
Position Information
Position Title
Operations Assistant
Posting Category
Part-Time Staff
Starting Hourly Rate Range
$17.21 - $22.38
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
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 this position is to provide comprehensive support for Workforce and Continuing Education scholarship and grant programs by processing student applications, assisting with eligibility and enrollment requirements, monitoring student progress and funding utilization, and serving as a key resource for scholarship-related inquiries. This position coordinates scholarship program operations, collaborates with internal departments to maintain application systems and procedures, and supports budget tracking, tuition payment processing, and administrative initiatives to ensure effective program delivery and student success.
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
Required Experience
- Minimum of two years of student accounts, customer accounts, or scholarship related management experience
- Experience working in financial or educational programs or environments
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Computer proficiency in a Windows-based PC environment, including MS Office and Excel
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work and cooperate with co-workers and supervisors at all levels
- Ability to coordinate the activities of several ongoing project
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Ellucian Banner
- Experience with Destiny One
- Project or program management experience
- Associate's degree
Hours per Week
20
General Weekly Work Schedule
General work schedule is up to 20 hours per week, to be scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.; final schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-035PTS
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
08/03/2026
Close Date
08/10/2026
Open Until Filled
Salary : $17 - $22