Position Information
| Position Title |
Adult Education Programs Director |
| Posting Category |
Full-Time Staff/Management |
| Starting salary range |
$77,668 - $124,269 |
| Faculty Position (if applicable) |
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| 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 paid of 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 in mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Tuition waiver for
HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available! |
| Job Description |
The Director provides comprehensive leadership and oversight of Adult educational programs, personnel, grants, and budgets to ensure high-quality instruction, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for program planning, performance evaluation, fiscal management, and collaborative partnerships that support student success and organizational goals.
Essential Responsibilities include
Program Leadership and Operations
- Evaluate program effectiveness and student learning outcomes through data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Develop, implement, and maintain procedures for student intake, assessment, placement, and enrollment management
- Oversee program and course offerings, including developing schedules and plan sheets, assigning instructors, and coordinating instructional logistics
- Review and support curriculum development and instructional materials
- Collaborate with marketing and community partners to promote programs and formalize instructional agreements
- Manage customer service and technology operations at the Pearson VUE Test Center
Financial and Budget Management
- Develop and manage program budgets
- Monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with funding requirements
Grants and Contracts Administration
- Research and write grant applications
- Develop, manage, and monitor grant budgets
- Administer contracts and subcontracts
- Authorize expenditures and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and funding requirements
- Provide oversight of grant-funded programs and activities
Personnel Supervision
- Supervise approximately 30 FT & PT direct reports, including staff and instructors
- Oversee hiring, training, and performance evaluation
- Support professional development and performance growth
- Ensure staff and instructors have access to appropriate resources to be successful
This is a full-time, exempt staff position reporting to the Associate Vice President for Workforce and Continuing Education.
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 in person position based at our Bel Air campus.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position
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| Required Education |
Bachelors Degree |
| Required Experience |
- Minimum of five years of adult education &/or development experience
- One year of supervisory experience involving oversight of direct reports, hiring, performance management, development, and discipline
- Grant experience
- Budget management experience
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities |
- Knowledge of data collection and assessment
- Strong instructional leadership skills
- Experience with data collection, analysis, and assessment
- Ability to work in a diverse and underserved population
- Excellent team management and interpersonal skills
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's degree
- Experience teaching or coordinating GED courses
- Experience teaching or coordinating English as a Second Language courses
- Grant development and management experience
- Budget development experience
- Work experience for a community college
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| Hours per Week |
40 - 100% |
| General Weekly Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
2026-039FSFA |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Open Date |
|
| Close Date |
05/31/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
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Harford Community College
life insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
May 06, 2026