Learning Assistant

Position Information

Position Title:

Learning Assistant – up to 9 hr/week schedule
Posting Category:
Part‑Time Staff
Starting Hourly Rate Range: $15.60 – $20.28

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
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Harford Community College is committed to the principles of affirmative action and EEO. It is the policy to not 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.

The Learning Center is seeking innovative and compassionate individuals to provide academic support to HCC students by promoting effective study habits and learning strategies while assisting students with course content. There are Learning Assistants available during all hours of operation to work with students in a variety of formats including individual, group, walk‑in, and in‑class learning sessions. Ideal candidates work collaboratively and effectively with students of all academic backgrounds.

This position directly supports the College's Strategic Plan by providing support and intervention to eradicate attainment gaps based on income, race, gender, and ethnicity.

Learning Assistants conduct individualized, group, and walk‑in sessions for HCC students. These sessions are designed to help students develop study skills and become independent learners.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Promoting a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment in the Learning Center; assisting students in learning course content by referring to the student's class notes, assignments, and class resources; promoting study skills and learning strategies; conducting outreach activities to advertise the services of the Learning Center; attending training sessions to become College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certified; and following the policies and procedures of the Learning Center and Harford Community College.

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.

• Successful completion of at least six credits of college‑level courses with at least a B average.

• One year of customer service experience and/or student leadership experience.

• Demonstrated mastery of course content within one or more of the following academic divisions at Harford Community College with a final grade of B or higher in an equivalent college‑level course:
  • Arts & Humanities
  • Behavioral & Social Sciences
  • Business & Applied Technology
  • Nursing & Allied Health Professions
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment to achieve shared goals.
• Strong critical‑thinking and assessment skills to evaluate student needs and provide tailored academic support.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or engaging students with a wide range of backgrounds and learning needs.

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Applicants must be willing to work a varied schedule of day, evening, and weekend hours. 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 Number: PTS
• Number of Vacancies: 3
• Close Date: 03/01/2026
• Open Until Filled:
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