Director, Entrepreneurial Initiatives and Community Relations

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking a leader to direct and develop entrepreneurial initiatives in partnership with the local community. You will lead the Center for Entrepreneurship, host campus events with strategic partners, and promote innovative activities across campuses.

The role requires collaboration with college personnel, deans, and communications teams to craft compelling messaging and grow HCC's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Services, Psychology, Communication, Business or related field is required.
• Masters’ degree preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Community Development, Public Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, or similar field required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan and coordinate entrepreneurial programs for the local community and build the Center for Entrepreneurship.
• Host entrepreneurial and innovative events on campus and with strategic partners.
• Promote entrepreneurial activities at HCC.
• Collaborate with College personnel and Administrative Officers to gather entrepreneurial success stories.
• Work with Centers of Excellence and deans to align initiatives.
• Coordinate messaging with District Communications and HCC media outlets.
• Develop relationships with strategic community partners and liaisons with the Entrepreneurial Office.
• Engage with local chambers and districts to promote HCC programs.
• Monitor legislation affecting entrepreneurial initiatives; raise funds for programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Delivering High Quality Work

Accepting Responsibility

Serving Customers

Supporting Organizational Goals

Driving Continuous Improvement

Acting with Integrity

Thinking Critically

Managing Change

Communicating Effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Services, Psychology, Communication, Business or related field

Masters’ degree preferred

5 years’ experience in Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Community Development, Public Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, or similar field required

Tools

MS Office Programs

Information Management Systems

Budget Management

Job description

Job Summary

Directs and develops entrepreneurial initiatives at HCC by developing partnerships with community partners, serving as a Lead to various programs, and facilitating the development of a culture of innovation and creativity which promotes and grows entrepreneurship in Houston.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Direct, plan and coordinate entrepreneurial program(s) for the local community and build the Center for Entrepreneurship.

Host entrepreneurial and innovative events on campus and in collaboration with strategic partners.

Promote entrepreneurial activities at HCC.

Collaborate with College personnel and Administrative Officers to gather entrepreneurial success stories to promote HCC.

Work collaboratively with and in alignment with all Centers of Excellence, cluster deans and workforce deans.

Collaborate with appropriate District Communications Office staff (HCC-TV, HCC Web, Print and eMedia, and Community Development) to develop consistent and compelling messaging using all HCC and commercial mediums available.

Develop and maintain relationships with strategic community partners, and liaisons with Entrepreneurial Office.

Serve as liaison with local chambers and districts to build relationships, and promotes HCC programs, offerings, and activities.

Monitor, research and track legislation which impacts entrepreneurial initiatives and small businesses.

Raise funds for entrepreneurial programs.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Services, Psychology, Communication, Business or related field from an accredited four-year college or university required
• Masters’ degree preferred
• 5 years’ experience in Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Community Development, Public Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, or similar field required

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget Management

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

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