Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Initiatives

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston City College (HCC) seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor to lead district-wide CTE programs, collaborate with COEs, and advance workforce initiatives. The role focuses on partnerships with business and government, program reviews, and strategic planning to meet institutional goals.

You will guide talent engagement, oversee grants, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards while driving innovative teaching methods and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field (Education, Public Administration, or related).
• 8 years of progressive work experience in Workforce Education, Economic Development, Business Management, or Education; including 5 years in leadership/management in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide district-wide leadership for CTE credit and non-credit instruction.
• Oversee external partnerships with business, government and community organizations.
• Lead internal controls and ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Budget management

Educational leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Community College Leadership or related field

Job description

Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Initiatives

Provides district-wide leadership and administration to Career and Technical Education (CTE) credit and non-credit instruction in collaboration with the Colleges and respective COEs. Maintains and provides leadership in effective external participation and partnership relationships with the business community, non-profit community, City of Houston, HGAC, Texas Workforce Commission, Greater Houston Partnership and other local, state, and federal organizations related to workforce training.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the – Embracing Houston's Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets, are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• COE Leadership Council – including supervision of hub/regional program issues and submissionof program reviews and assessment/progress reports in conformance with HCC policies, procedures, and schedules
• Coordinate with the Division of Curriculum and Compliance for CE program and faculty issues
• Externalgrantsrelatedprimarilytotheworkforceprograms,includingTWCgrants(SkillsDevelopment,Self-Sufficiency, etc.) in collaboration with the District Grants Office and Colleges
• Partnershipsaimedatimprovingtheeducationandtrainingofworkforcestudents(ExternalLearningExperiences as co-ops, internships, etc.)
• WorkforceInvestmentAct(WIOA)collegeprogrameligibilityandparticipationaswellasOutreachand Business development with The WorkSource, HGAC and community organizations
• Promotethedevelopmentofinnovativeteachingmethodology,includingtheapplicationoftechnologyto instruction in collaboration with the Colleges.
• Collaborate with the Curriculum Office to ensure that the appropriate standards, principles, and rules of SACSCOC/CCU and THECB are addressed for CTE courses and programs.
• Keepabreastofstatewideandnationaldevelopmentsconcerningworkforce affairs.
• Participate and encourage community involvement by attending civic, business organizations, and other community events, to assess community needs, assets, and educational program needs.
• Promote growth of the College’s innovative programs, including cultivating donations of expertise, cash, and equipment to the College and evaluating marketing strategies for services to business and industry.
• Assist the colleges in the planning and development of workforce programs reflecting current community and workforce needs of the City of Houston and surrounding communities.
• Collaborate and recommend to the Communications Department the planning of recruitment strategies for credit and non-credit workforce programs.
• Demonstrate commitment to collaborative decision-making, result-based management, continuous improvement, and student/customer services in an environment conducive to teamwork and mutual support.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience
• Master’s degree in Community College Leadership, Education, Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline at HCC required
• 8 years successful and progressive work experience in Workforce Education, Economic Development, Business Management, Education required; including 5 years leadership/management experience working with community college/university faculty, administration, and management of a workforce program in a higher education institution
• Strategic and business planning experience preferred
• Licensing & Certification
• Special Skills
• Budget Management
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-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-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget 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 theCulture & Culinary Capital of Texaswith more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP,Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environmentthat encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

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