Records and Registration Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

About Us Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title Records and Registration Specialist

FLSA Non-Exempt

FT/PT Part Time

Hours Per Week 20-25 hours per week

Work Schedule M-F

Position Salary Range $23.89

Summary The Records, Registration & Veterans' Affairs Office at Howard Community College is seeking a Records and Registration Specialist to work part time, hourly in the office in Columbia, MD.

Essential Role Responsibilities This position provides complete student registration services including but not limited to in-person registrations within RRVA and the Howard Hub, researching and resolving registration and billing problems, scanning of student records, answering phone and email inquiries, clerical tasks, and assisting students with online registration and other records functions. Interprets and communicates general college and Records, Registration, and Veterans' Affairs policies and procedures for the college community. Maintains privacy of student record information in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act [FERPA]. Provides excellent customer service for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Minimum Education Required Experience Required Ability to prioritize and multi-task in an extremely fast-paced, busy office

Customer service experience

Excellent keyboarding skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail and ability to resolve routine problems with minimal supervision

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and security of student records information in compliance with laws and HCC policies

Ability to work in a team environment and a diverse campus community

Preferred Qualifications

Previous data entry experience

Experience using a student information system, particularly Ellucian Colleague

Experience using a document imaging system

College coursework or previous experience working in higher education

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Physical Demand Summary Division Student Success Office

Department Records, Registration & VA

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number NB316P

Number of Vacancies 1

Best Consideration Date 10/08/2026

Job Open Date 09/23/2026

Job Close Date Continuous Recruitment? Yes