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Position Title
Event and Conference Center Office Associate
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FT/PT
Part Time
Hours Per Week
25
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
Position Salary Range
$18-22 hourly
Summary
This part-time position directly reports to the Director of Event and Conference Center, and requires an
individual who can multi-task and whose diverse duties range from administrative
support to event planning, conference services, facilities use, scheduling and related
assistance.
Essential Role Responsibilities
- Serves as the point of contact in the absence of the Director
- Assists with contract management from first contact to completion including but not limited to identifying room availability, calculating applicable fees using approved College facility rental and service rates, providing user with an external facilities use application and all related documents, tracking, subsequent submission of the completed paperwork to Director for review and approval, etc.
- Submits all external scheduling requests
- Responds to space availability inquiries related to event planning, conference services, and facilities use
- Handles billing requests to Finance (Both first billing of deposits to Final invoicing)
- Submits “Event Details” notices to the Dept. of Public Safety, and all depts. offering services or support
- Places Work orders to various support departments for required services
- Maintains College Calendar of External Events
- Subsequent maintenance of all related files (both paper and electronic)
- Maintains information needed for departmental reporting of utilization/revenue information
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Education Required
Experience Required
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Excellent attention to detail
and problem-solving skills. Excellent customer service skills serving both internal and
external contacts. Ability to prioritize and effectively handle a multitude of concurrent tasks
and duties. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Proficient in Word, Excel and
Outlook. Regular attendance is a requirement of this job. Performs all duties while
considering the impact of any actions on the college’s sustainability initiatives in the
areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demand Summary
- Office Environment working 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Occasional need to work in off hours (primarily on a weekend) due to external facilities use activity.
Division
President's Office
Department
President's Office
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
NB330P
Number of Vacancies
1
Best Consideration Date
Job Open Date
09/23/2026
Job Close Date
Continuous Recruitment?
No
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6178
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $18 - $22