Director, SOAR ASAP

Director, SOAR ASAP

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.

HCC 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.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, 18 days paid vacation and 3 personal leave days. 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

Harford Community College is hiring a Program Director for SOAR ASAP. The Director will lead the launch and implement of SOAR ASAP (Accelerated Study in Associate Programs) at HCC. SOAR ASAP is a comprehensive academic support program designed to help students complete their academic journey to an associate degree on time. HCC's program provides intensive academic advising, career development, tuition scholarships, textbooks, and transportation assistance. ASAP helps students earn their college degree as quickly as possible by removing the financial, academic, and personal obstacles that many students typically confront. Key ASAP program features include comprehensive, high-touch advising and career development services while enrolled as a full-time student (required). Financial incentives include tuition and fee gap scholarships for financial aid eligible students, textbook assistance, and transportation assistance for all students.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Development, the Director provides general day to day oversight and successful delivery of a comprehensive program of academic, career, and transfer advising, as well as financial supports for program students. The Director will represent SOAR ASAP on all relevant committees, within and outside the college, develop and maintain relationships that create buy-in and allow the program to operate successfully as part of HCC. The Director will oversee the implementation of SOAR ASAP protocols, develop local processes to meet the program's mission and enrollment / recruitment targets each semester. This position hires, develops, and oversees all program staff and manages the development of processes to regularly and consistently enter, share and analyze engagement and outcome data, both within the team and with College leadership, to ensure successful progress toward student engagement and program specific academic performance benchmarks. The Director oversees the program's operational budget and grant funds as well as the program's daily administration, including scheduling and timely delivery of services. The Director supports 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.

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.

Required Education

Master's Degree in Higher Education, Human Relations or a related field

Required Experience

• Minimum of three years of relevant higher education experience, such as oversight of a comprehensive student support program i.e. TRIO Student Support Services, Upward Bound, Academic Support and or Advising
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
• Budget management experience
• Experience with grant implementation, reporting and management

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Hours per week : 40 - 100%

General weekly work schedule : Monday through Friday, on campus. Additional hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required based on the needs of the college.