Assistant, Student Recruiter (Part-time)- Staff Pool

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking a Student Services professional to support admissions, testing, recruitment and retention efforts. You’ll help build partnerships with community agencies and serve a diverse student population.

The role requires an associate degree, two years of relevant experience, and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. Bilingual skills are a plus as we expand outreach.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in admissions, testing, recruitment and retention, counseling, or related student services.
• Experience working with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies to identify recruitment opportunities.
• Recruitment and retention activities.
• Counseling and related student services support.

Skills

Bilingual

Flexible hours

Team player

Self-starter

Problem solving

Time management

Community outreach

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open‑admission, public institution of higher education offering a high‑quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team

Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their teaching home. When you join our talented faculty team, you’ll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We’ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

The Opportunity

You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you’re a tech‑savvy, process‑improvement‑focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we’re looking for you. Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you’re a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Third‑largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after‑tax living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major‑league sports town, with the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year‑round.
• World‑renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first‑rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited college. Four (4) years of directly related experience may be substituted for degree requirements.

Experience

Two (2) years of relevant experience in admissions, testing, recruitment and retention, counseling, or other related student service activities. Experience working with a diverse population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with community agencies, and social services to identify recruitment opportunities.
• Bilingual is an important PLUS.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work on a team with diverse individuals.
• Must be a self‑starter and problem solver.
• Possess ability to handle multiple tasks at once.