Student Finance Specialist

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!

Employee performs full cycle accounting work in the area of accounts receivable and cash receivable by processing all incoming accounting data such as cash, checks and credit card payments, wire transactions, financial aid and purchase order payments and performs sponsor account reconciliation. Employee produces outgoing material such as receipts, invoices and statements. Work is performed in an accurate and timely manner under supervision and in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) guidelines.

Employee must comply with payment card industry data security standards (PCI DSS) and complete annual training. Employee must be well-informed about changes to student finance views to understand and educate student body and have knowledge of all policies and procedures that impact the student account from a college wide prospective.

Investigates, researches and resolves discrepancies in student & vendor accounts. This requires
good accounting skills and the ability to analyze a very complex accounting system.
Responds in detail to all inquiries related to continuing education accounts such as refunds,
fee charges, locations and course cancellations.
Prepares outgoing materials such as vendor billing and student invoices. Updates A/R files for further action.
Ensures security and confidentiality of all accounting documents and assets in regards to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) compliance.
Files and maintains all cashiering and A/R documents in compliance with PCI regulations. Responsible for securing and locking up the office area at the end of the shift.
Maintains work area in order.
Trains temporary, budgeted, and work study employees.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

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 our telework policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for telework 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 & 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.