Technical Assistant, Student Access and Achievement

About the role

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: 06-05-2026 Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. Under the direction of the Coordinator of Student Access and Achievement (SAA), the Technical Assistant provides high-level administrative support and expertise to facilitate HCPSS programs dedicated to equity and student success. The Technical Assistant proactively balances technical tasks with interpersonal engagement, serving as the primary liaison between Central Office staff, school-based personnel, families, and community members. This role collaborates with a variety of stakeholders to implement efficient program enrollment processes and communicate accurate and timely data required for continuous program improvement. The ideal candidate for this role is highly organized, comfortable with financial software (specifically Workday), and passionate about supporting educational equity.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Education:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years of administrative support/clerical experience that includes monitoring budgets, performing account reconciliation, and creating financial reports.
• Experience requirements may be met by substituting education (up to a bachelor's degree) for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don't meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience working in a public school system in an administrative/clerical position interacting with a variety of stakeholders including staff, parents, families, and community members.
• Experience preparing and utilizing spreadsheets to manage and analyze large sets of data.
• Experience utilizing Workday or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to initiate, process, and track purchase requisitions and manage corporate credit card (P-card/G-card) transactions within a public school system or large-scale organization.
• Experience providing culturally responsive customer service to a diverse range of staff, students, and families, ensuring all stakeholders feel welcomed and have equitable access to school resources and information.
• ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensures fiscal accountability by tracking program budgets, processing payroll, and managing the end-to-end procurement process for all departmental supplies and resources.
• Prepares and reviews financial, demographic, and academic data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Initiates, processes, and tracks purchase requisitions and P-card/G-card purchases through the Howard County Public School System's (HCPSS) Workday system for SAA programs.
• Collaborates to establish, maintain, and communicate key information and processes for enrollment requests and enrollment data for SAA programs.
• Collaborates with Central Office staff, school-based personnel, parents, families and community members to provide information and facilitate HCPSS programs.
• Provides technical assistance and administrative support to SAA staff and programs.
• Supports ongoing recruitment efforts for full-time and temporary positions serving SAA programs by coordinating interview schedules, communicating with candidates, and preparing and managing interview materials and documentation.
• Collaborates within the Division of Equity and Innovation on shared policies and practices.
• Participates in continuous improvement processes to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
• ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• The below list

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