Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

A key member of the Honors staff, the Assistant Director collaborates with the Director of Honors and Undergraduate Research (HNUR) and the HNUR Advisory Committee/Work Group to ensure optimal program design and student outcomes across all Honors programs (Rouse Scholars, Schoenbrodt Scholars, and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)). The Assistant Director takes a leading role in the design and execution of honors programming related to cohort-building and career and personal development and supports other programming areas as assigned. Additionally, the Assistant Director provides counseling, mentoring, and academic advising services to students, and coordinates with other on-campus offices to secure supplemental academic and counseling support as needed. The Assistant Director supports recruitment and admissions processes for Honors and Undergraduate Research programs in cooperation with the Office of Admissions and Outreach, and contributes to ongoing data-gathering and assessment efforts.

* Design and execute curricular and co-curricular programming in the areas of career exploration and development, cohort-building (e.g. retreats), and enrichment (e.g. NYC trip).

* Oversee the HMDV course sequence and mentorship program.

* Support selection, award, and tracking processes for student scholarships.

* Implement academic probation processes and provide academic and personal advising/coaching to probation students.

* Monitor academic advising processes and issues; collaborate with academic advisers to support student academic planning.

* Co-advise and administer the cost center budget for HCC's Phi Theta Kappa chapter.

* Assist with maintaining high-quality resources and programming in the HCC Honors Commons.

* Coordinate the logistics of end-of-year Honors and Undergraduate Research ceremonies and celebrations.

* In collaboration with the HNUR Advisory Committee/Work Group and the Coordinator of Honors and Undergraduate Research, coordinate the annual HCC Scholars Symposium.

* Serve on the college's cross-functional HNUR Advisory Committee/Work Group and support the implementation of Committee initiatives.

* Support community outreach efforts for recruitment purposes and serve on admissions selection committees.

* Provide academic advising for HNUR students.

* Coordinate alumni outreach and activities in collaboration with the office of development.

* In collaboration with Public Relations and Marketing and the Coordinator of Honors and Undergraduate Research, assist in developing and updating promotional materials.

* Provide support for collecting/analyzing data and make recommendations for program changes.

* Train, supervise, and support the professional development of the Honors Commons Assistants.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Master's degree in Education or related field.

* At least three years of relevant administrative experience.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students in a counseling and/or advising capacity.

* Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse constituencies.

* Effective interpersonal and communications skills.

* Ability to collect and analyze data.

* Ability to use initiative to define and resolve problems.

* Ability to develop and deliver presentations using technology.Operational knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office, Google Suite and learning management systems, especially Canvas.

* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

* 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.

Some evening, overnight and weekend duty
Some deadline pressures; busy work pace

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*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).

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.