Student Engagement Specialist - RSOs

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Student Engagement Specialist - RSOs Posting Category Full-Time Staff/Management Starting salary range $55,114-$71,649 Faculty Position (if applicable) 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

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 18 days of paid vacation. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

This position will support the achievement of the College's vision of serving as a regional leader in education and workforce development, offering transformative programs that drive individual growth and shared prosperity. This position oversees the operations of over 35 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) by coordinating the annual registration process for all RSOs, managing the creation of newly requested RSOs, developing and implementing training for all RSO advisors and executive board members, managing budgets and purchases for all RSOs, and coordinating risk management paperwork for events and travel. This includes the development of affinity groups for students to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness. This position coordinates engagement outreach and event promotion to all students through the Student Life Portal and social media accounts. This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the Owls Nest recreations space. Additionally, this position advises student organizations, chaperones off-campus student travel (including overnight travel), supports large and small-scale Office of Student Life (OSL) programming efforts, serves on campus wide committees and workgroups, and represents OSL at college-wide or recruitment events.

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.

This is an exempt, professional staff position

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Required Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in student life, engagement, and/or activities, including experience working with student organizations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: student engagement, student clubs, event planning, marketing, and/or student organization leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply student engagement theories, models, frameworks, and best-practices, when engaging in student involvement, leadership, student training, student retention, and other educational efforts.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with registered student clubs.

Hours per Week 40 - 100% General Weekly Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours. Overnight travel may be required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-068FSFA Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date Close Date 09/02/2026 Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, H-1B, L-1, EB-2, or EB-3) to work in the United States for Harford Community College?

• No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

• Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

• • What is your highest level of education completed?

• High school or GED

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• Doctorate

• • How many years of experience do you have working in student life, student activities, residence life, orientation, or a related field?

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 or more years

• • Do you have experience in any of the following areas? (Select all that apply.)

• Student engagement

• Student clubs or organizations

• Event planning and coordination

• Marketing, communications, or social media promotion

• Student organization leadership (advisor, officer, or student leader)

• None of the above

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript- Bachelor's

Optional Documents

• Transcript- Doctorate
• Transcript- Master's
• Certificate/Licensure