The purpose of this position is to provide Accessibility, Community Standards and Student Well-Being services to the College community. The Student Development Specialist serves as an advocate for issues regarding students with disabilities to ensure equal access; provides services that promote access to the campus community; provides consultation and disability awareness to the campus community regarding academic accommodations, compliance with legal responsibilities, as well as instructional, programmatic, physical, and curriculum modifications; works directly with a cohort of students from connection to completion to develop a plan for the provision of approved academic accommodations and academic success; uses a service delivery model that encourages students with disabilities to develop independence; serves as a member of our Student Intervention and Prevention team to present students exhibiting concerning behavior with appropriate resources and referrals; and assists with program evaluation and the assessment of student learning outcomes.

This is an exempt, professional staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package offering medical, dental and vision coverage; generous paid time off; tuition assistance; and retirement savings.

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

Masters degree

Minimum of three years of work experience in a related field required