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Form of work
SalaryPosting Category
Part-Time Staff
Starting Hourly Rate Range
$19.74- $25.66
Faculty Position (if applicable)
About Harford Community College
Harford Community College has served as an anchor institution in Harford County since its inception in 1957. We are a mid-sized, comprehensive college committed to serving our community through high caliber educational offerings and cultural events.
HCC’s mission of “Grow. Achieve. Inspire. Contribute.” and our vision of continuously striving for satisfaction, completion, and success throughout the College community is demonstrated by our shared organizational values of Agency, Equity and Inclusion, Communication and Collaboration, Respect, and Innovation. Harford Community College is an Achieving the Dream institution, joining a network of higher education institutions and partners to enhance community college student opportunity, access, and success.
Our beautiful, 352-acre campus is conveniently located near Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; and Wilmington, DE. We offer more than 80 affordable degree and certificate programs to nearly 2,000 full-time and 7,500 part-time students, as well as a wide variety of noncredit continuing education courses to nearly 11,000 students per year.
HCC’s mission of “Grow. Achieve. Inspire. Contribute.” and our vision of continuously striving for satisfaction, completion, and success throughout the College community is demonstrated by our shared organizational values of Agency, Equity and Inclusion, Communication and Collaboration, Respect, and Innovation. Harford Community College is an Achieving the Dream institution, joining a network of higher education institutions and partners to enhance community college student opportunity, access, and success.
Our beautiful, 352-acre campus is conveniently located near Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; and Wilmington, DE. We offer more than 80 affordable degree and certificate programs to nearly 2,000 full-time and 7,500 part-time students, as well as a wide variety of noncredit continuing education courses to nearly 11,000 students per year.
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 that values, embraces, and supports diversity in the College community.
Job Description
The purpose of the Procurement Assistant position is to carry out activities associated with the procurement of materials, equipment, supplies and services while complying with policies and procedures. This is accomplished by reviewing and processing requisitions, issuing purchase orders and transmitting to vendors, placing online orders, and processing change orders.
The Procurement Assistant also provides administrative and tactical support, maintain files and departmental budget. Prepares solicitations, attends bid meetings, distribute addenda and communicates outcomes. Coordinates furniture purchases and installs, and resolve order problems and disputes. Handle internal and external requests by providing accurate responses for information requests. Record surplus sales and disposals by maintaining a report of activity for audit purposes.
The Procurement Assistant also provides administrative and tactical support, maintain files and departmental budget. Prepares solicitations, attends bid meetings, distribute addenda and communicates outcomes. Coordinates furniture purchases and installs, and resolve order problems and disputes. Handle internal and external requests by providing accurate responses for information requests. Record surplus sales and disposals by maintaining a report of activity for audit purposes.
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.
Required Education
Minimum of an associates degree
Required Experience
Minimum of 3 years of office experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Excellent organization skills.
- Accuracy & attention to detail, consistency following detailed procedures.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills (spelling, grammar, editing, & proofreading).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities & tasks, to problem-solve & work independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe and AdobeSign, OneDrive, and SharePoint
- Ability to work and cooperate with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
- Ability to work with, within, and promote a diverse workforce and environment.
- Ability to coordinate the activities of several ongoing projects.
- Ability to maintain customer service and satisfaction as it relates to assigned unit or area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior procurement experience
Hours per Week
20
General Weekly Work Schedule
100% On site. Monday through Friday
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024-012PTS
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
Close Date
03/11/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Benefits
Continuing education credits
