Compliance Officer

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Compliance Officer Posting Category Full-Time Staff/Management Starting salary range $67,055-$87,171 Faculty Position (if applicable) 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 of paid 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 the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The Compliance Officer is responsible for serving as the initial point of contact on legal aspects of the institution including policy, contracts, litigation, and other legal matters. This position is identified as the college's Title IX Coordinator, ADA/504 Coordinator, First Amendment Officer, and FOIA Officer.

This is an exempt, professional staff position reporting to the VP, HR, Risk & Compliance.

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program approved by the American Bar Association and three (3) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance.

Required Experience

• Minimum of three years of Compliance management experience in one of the following areas: Title IX, ADA/504, FERPA, FOIA, regulatory compliance or constitutional principles

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to build relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple complex and time sensitive projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with standard office equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate of Law
• Active or associate admission to any state's Bar Association
• Working knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, ADA/504, FERPA, FOIA
• Experience identifying and mitigating liability
• Experience working within a community college
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with AdobeSign

Hours per Week 40 - 100% General Weekly Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, generally 9 a.m.- 5.pm.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-048FSFA Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date Close Date 07/09/2026 Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How many years of compliance management experience in one of the following areas: Title IX, ADA/504, FERPA, FOIA, regulatory compliance or constitutional principles, do you have?

• less than three years of experience

• three years of experience

• four years of experience

• five years of experience

• six years of experience

• seven or more years of experience

• • Do you have active or associate admission to any state's Bar Association?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, H-1B, L-1, EB-2, or EB-3) to work in the United States for Harford Community College?

• No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

• Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript

Optional Documents

• Transcript- Bachelor's
• Transcript- Doctorate
• Transcript- Master's