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Honors Coordinator

Howard Community College

tuition reimbursement, 403(b)

United States, Maryland, Baltimore

Feb 02, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

About Us	Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title	Honors Coordinator
FLSA	Exempt
FT/PT	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	M-F 8:30-5
Grade	13
Compensation Range	$58,896-77,381
Summary	The Coordinator of Honors and Undergraduate Research serves as a case manager and point of contact and referral for students in HCC Honors and Undergraduate Research programs and assists in designing and executing curricular and co-curricular programming with emphasis on 4-year transfer, scholarship advising, leadership development, and service learning and community engagement. The Coordinator supports other Honors program areas as needed and also contributes to recruitment and admissions efforts and data-gathering and assessment.
Essential Role Responsibilities	Coordinate and execute on-campus and off-campus programming and activities (e.g., retreats, open houses, field trips, service learning integrations). Manage, maintain, and develop programs and resources for the HCC Honors Commons. In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Honors and Undergraduate Research, organize the annual Scholars Symposium. Conduct outreach and hold one-on-one meetings to track student progress in the Honors programs (including cases of probation) and provide appropriate resource referrals. Update and maintain Honors and Undergraduate Research processes documentation. Proactively monitor the regional and national landscape of transfer institutions and support the development of transfer resources and programming for Honors and Undergraduate Research students in different fields. Develop outreach materials and strategies related to prestigious national scholarships (e.g. Jack Kent Cooke, Goldwater) and advise and support individual student applicants. Represent Honors and Undergraduate Research during on-campus and community recruitment and networking events. Maintain program cohorts in Colleague and Canvas. Assist in the preparation of Honors and Undergraduate Research newsletters and communications. Monitor the Honors email account. Update, manage, and maintain outward facing Honors and Undergraduate Research websites and social media accounts. Support the Honors and Undergraduate Research office's efforts to develop assessment metrics and to gather, analyze, and present relevant data. Write letters of recommendation for current and former honors students as requested. Demonstrated attention to detail. Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of Honors programs and students.
Minimum Education Required	Bachelor's degree
Experience Required	3
Preferred Experience	Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree will be an asset. At least three years of applicable administrative experience. Operational knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office, Google Suite and learning management systems, especially Canvas. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students in an instructional and/or advising capacity. Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse constituencies. Ability to take independent initiative while functioning as part of a team. Ability to adapt proactively to changing work demands and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and demeanor. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Regular attendance is a requirement of this job. Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.
Physical Demand Summary
Supervisory Position?	No
Division	Learning Engagement
Department	Learning Engagement

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	B591P
Number of Vacancies	1
Best Consideration Date	02/15/2026
Job Open Date	02/02/2026
Job Close Date
Continuous Recruitment?
Job Category	Staff
Benefits Summary	Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions	*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5552
EEO Statement	Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.