Job Description

The Student Success and Belonging Specialist advances student retention by providing outreach, support, and programming that fosters a strong sense of community and belonging. The Specialist designs, implements, and assesses initiatives, collaborating closely with campus partners such as Advising, Career and Transfer Services, and Admissions. Serving as both mentor and advocate, this role connects students to campus resources, promotes a positive student culture, and supports recruitment into academic support programs. Additional responsibilities include serving on or leading campus committees, managing program budgets, and supervising a Peer Leader.

Residency Requirement:

Employees of Harford Community College, including those teaching online or virtual courses, must reside in Maryland or a contiguous state (DE, PA, VA, WV, or DC) or be willing to relocate.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. The College does not sponsor visas for this position.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• 1+ year in student success, student affairs, engagement, retention, or related areas
• 1+ year of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and cross-campus collaboration skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Experience planning and evaluating student-centered events
• Ability to analyze engagement data to improve programming
• Commitment to student advocacy and creating a sense of belonging
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising employees
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Teams, SharePoint)
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and chaperone student trips as needed

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