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Position Information

**Position Title** Administrative Assistant I- Literacy Education

**Posting Category** Full-Time Staff/Management

**Starting salary range** $43,126-$56,064

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 (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .

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

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 15 days paid of vacation leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative support to the Adult Basic Education and Literacy department. Duties include preparing various documents, correspondence, agenda, memos, reports, and proposals; updating systems and databases for departmental use; maintaining files; ordering office supplies; maintaining a department calendar; maintaining budget records; and maintaining all records and reports.

The position supports front desk and building operations and performs other duties such as creating web pages, flyers and forms; reconciling reports; and organizing and setting up meetings and events; and 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.

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

Required Education

High school diploma or GED

Required Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a role with direct responsibility for providing comprehensive administrative and office support.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

+ Ability to use basic accounting/budgetary principles

+ Advanced Microsoft Word, Outlook, TEAMS & Excel skills

+ High attention to detail

+ Strong organizational skills, including managing electronic files

+ Ability to manage Outlook calendars

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience using Banner or similar student information system

+ Knowledge of Argos, Ad Astra, Destiny 1

+ Ability to manage administrative duties of numerous projects

**Hours per Week** 40 - 100%

General Weekly Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Posting Detail Information

**Posting Number** 2026-001FSFA

**Number of Vacancies** 1

Open Date

**Close Date** 01/20/2026

**Open Until Filled** No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?

2. Yes

3. No

4. *Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States from Harford Community College?

5. No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

6. Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

7. *Do you have experience maintaining and managing electronic calendars (e-calendars) such as Outlook, Google Calendar, or Teams Calendar?

8. Yes

9. No

10. *Identify your experience utilizing the following Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, and Excel

11. No experience

12. Basic knowledge: able to navigate

13. Intermediate knowledge: familiar with shortcuts

14. Expert level: able to teach others

15. *Do you possess a minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a position with direct responsibility for comprehensive administrative and office support?

16. Yes

17. No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcript

2. Transcript- Bachelor's

3. Transcript- Doctorate

4. Transcript- Master's

5. Certificate/Licensure

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