Records and Registration Specialist

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard Community College is seeking a Records and Registration Specialist to join the Records, Registration & Veterans’ Affairs Office in Columbia, MD. This part-time role provides essential student registration services, answers inquiries, and supports online and in-person registrations while maintaining FERPA privacy and accuracy.

The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment within a diverse

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, busy office.
• Excellent keyboarding skills and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Attention to detail and ability to resolve routine problems with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of student records.
• Ability to work in a team environment and a diverse campus community.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete student registration services in-person and online, and assist with online registration and records functions.
• Research and resolve registration and billing problems, scanning of student records, answering phone and email inquiries.
• Provide accurate information on policies and procedures and maintain FERPA privacy.
• Perform clerical tasks and support the Records, Registration & Veterans’ Affairs Office as needed.

Skills

Prioritization

Keyboarding

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality & privacy

Teamwork in diverse campus

Education

Experience in higher education

College coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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!

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

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.

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.

Experience Required

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in an extremely fast-paced, busy office
• 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

• Experience using a student information system, particularly Ellucian Colleague
• Experience using a document imaging system
• College coursework or previous experience working in higher education

Physical Demand Summary

Division Student Success Office

Department Records, Registration & VA

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

*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.

Howard Community College ( HCC ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & affirming 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.

Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044

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