Adult Development and Literacy Education Advisor - Hired As-needed

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.

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 that values, embraces, and supports diversity in the College community.

The Adult Development and Literacy Education Advisor assists prospective and active students in the College's Adult Development and Literacy Education programs to assess their instructional needs and choose appropriate classes. The Advisor assesses and advises students in face-to-face and online environments; utilizes computerized advising tools; completes essential paperwork, transcribes information and records test scores; assists with marketing and recruitment efforts of the adult literacy program; and performs other duties as assigned.

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. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active to December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply in order to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year , your application will remain active to December 31 of the following calendar year.

Associate degree or certificate.

One year of related experience is required, including experience working with diverse populations, to include disadvantaged adults, non-native speakers of English, and/or at-risk youth.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Bachelor's degree and academic advising, counseling, adult education, or teaching experience preferred.

Work schedule varies based on the needs of the department, and will be determined by the supervisor.

The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).