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ABE/ESL Grant Program Registration/Testing Assistants

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Position Title ABE/ESL Grant Program Registration/Testing Assistants
FLSA Exempt
FT/PT Part Time
Hours Per Week 5 hours per week. Additional hours during peak periods.
Work Schedule Flexible schedule during business hours (8:30 - 5:00 pm) with evenings and Saturdays required during peak enrollment periods.
Position Salary Range $15 per hour
General Responsibilities
Support the Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in enrolling and placing students in classes. Assist during large scale registration events by managing placement testing labs. Aid in entering placement test and student data into program databases.
Work Performed
  • Administer computerized placement tests during ESL/ABE registration sessions including preparing computers, instructing students, and accurately recording test results.
  • Enter student demographic and testing data into program databases.
  • Other duties as assigned by the ABE/ESL registration and enrollment teams.
Minimum Education Required
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
Other Knowledge Required
  • High school diploma and either some college coursework or equivalent experience required;
  • Fluency in English required;
  • Strong computer and productivity software (word processor, spreadsheet) skills required;
  • Comfortable giving instructions to students individually or in groups;
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail;
  • Experience or desire to work in a multicultural environment; and,
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Working Conditions
This job is on-site works with hundreds of students during the typical enrollment period.
Division Workforce, Career, and Community Education (Div)
Department Continuing Education
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number NB142P
Number of Vacancies 1
Best Consideration Date 07/21/2023
Job Open Date 07/17/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/3051
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland which include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., & Pennsylvania are eligible for work at HCC. Do you live in the commutable area or are you willing to relocate at your own expense, if offered the position?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * In accordance with HCC policy 63.06.09, individuals with sex offense convictions are ineligible for employment or an employment interview. Have you been convicted of a sex offence?
    • No
    • Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Other