Job Description

Harford Community College is seeking a Student Development Specialist for Advising, Career, and Transfer Services to support student success through comprehensive academic advising, career discernment, and transfer planning.

This role provides personalized support to credit students across all majors using a case management model that promotes persistence, progression, and goal attainment. The Student Development Specialist works with students in both in-person and virtual settings and uses student success platforms to track progress, document interactions, issue early alerts, and engage in proactive outreach.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing academic advising, career exploration, and transfer planning
• Assisting students with major selection, placement test interpretation, and degree planning
• Utilizing advising and case management systems to monitor student progress
• Maintaining accurate student records and documentation
• Serving as liaison to an assigned academic division
• Presenting at advising- and career-related events
• Participating in college committees and campus-wide initiatives

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic advising principles, student development theory, and holistic advising practices
• Knowledge of FERPA and student privacy regulations
• Ability to use student information systems and advising/case management technologies
• Strong advising and counseling skills, including active listening and goal setting
• Effective oral and written communication skills with diverse populations
• Ability to clearly explain academic policies and requirements
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage a high-volume caseload
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment

If you’re passionate about guiding students through their academic and career journeys, we encourage you to apply and join a collaborative, student-centered team at HCC.

For best consideration, apply by January 26, 2026

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