Position Information
Job Title Language Translator - Hired As-Needed
Posting Category Part-Time Staff
Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range $17.54 per hour
Classification Title
About Harford Community College
Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website ( .
Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Benefits
Job Description
HCC is seeking Language Translators to accurately convert documents, audio recordings, and other materials from a source language into a target language. The role involves reviewing and editing translations to ensure precision, consistency, and preservation of the original format and context. In addition, the Translator will be expected to collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to understand their needs and provide clear and accurate information.
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. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.
Your application to this position will remain active until December 31, 2026. If you are not selected by that time, you must reapply to be considered.
Required Education
High school diploma or GED.
Required Experience
No prior experience necessary.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Bilingual - Spanish/English
Strong customer service skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work and cooperate with coworkers and supervisors at all levels
Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft SharePoint and Teams experience is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Customer service experience preferred.
Experience in a translating capacity a plus.
Preference will be given to currently enrolled HCC students and alumni.
General Weekly Work Schedule
Hours vary based on the needs of the department.
The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2025-058AO
Open Date 11/24/2025
Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
*Select all languages that you are fluent in:
English
Spanish
Mandarin Chinese
Hindi
Arabic
French
Other
*Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes
No
*Do you live in Maryland or a contiguous state to Maryland? (PA, DE, VA, WV, DC)
Yes
No
*Are you currently enrolled as a student at Harford Community College?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21015
443-412-2310 | HumanResources@harford.edu
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