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Job Description:

• Preparing, proofreading, and distributing a variety of documents and correspondence
• Performing data entry, maintaining databases, and running reports
• Establishing and organizing files and records
• Assisting with finance processes such as purchase requisitions, invoice processing, budget tracking, maintaining financial logs, monitoring office expenditures, and preparing budget summaries
• Scheduling appointments and meetings, arranging rooms and technology needs
• Greeting and directing visitors, responding to inquiries, and providing general information
• Collaborating with the Office of Communications to ensure bulletin boards, digital signage, and other outreach materials are current and appropriately distributed
• Reporting building and technology issues to the building manager or IT
• Assisting with event logistics for workshops and trainings
• Supporting continuous improvement of office systems and workflows
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

Required Experience:

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in a Windows-based environment, including Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and intermediate Excel skills (e.g., data filtering, and basic analysis)
• Experience with electronic document and signature platforms, such as Adobe Sign
• Strong front-line customer service skills with the ability to respond professionally to in-person, phone, and email inquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain processes and requirements to students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to provide administrative support, manage competing priorities, and assist with event planning and coordination.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills to support finance processes, recordkeeping, and workflow improvement.
• Ability to collaborate with Communications, Finance, and other campus partners to ensure consistent and effective operations.

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College has served as an anchor institution in Harford County since its inception in 1957. We are a mid-sized, comprehensive college committed to serving our community through high caliber educational offerings and cultural events. HCC’s mission of “Grow. Achieve. Inspire. Contribute.” and our vision of continuously striving for satisfaction, completion, and success throughout the College community is demonstrated by our shared organizational values of Agency, Equity and Inclusion, Communication and Collaboration, Respect, and Innovation. Harford Community College is an Achieving the Dream institution, joining a network of higher education institutions and partners to enhance community college student opportunity, access, and success. Our beautiful, 352-acre campus is conveniently located near Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; and Wilmington, DE. We offer more than 80 affordable degree and certificate programs to nearly 2,000 full-time and 7,500 part-time students, as well as a wide variety of noncredit continuing education courses to nearly 11,000 students per year.

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