Director, Entrepreneurial Initiatives & Community Impact

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houston Community College seeks a Director of Entrepreneurial Initiatives and Community Relations to lead and grow the campus-wide culture of innovation by building partnerships with local organizations and directing the Center for Entrepreneurship.

The role oversees program development, event hosting with strategic partners, and cross-functional collaboration with Centers of Excellence, communications teams, and district leaders to promote HCC’s entrepreneurship offerings and regional impact.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

Conocimientos

Entrepreneurship experience

Public relations

Community engagement

Leadership

Partnership development

Educación

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

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Houston Community College seeks a Director of Entrepreneurial Initiatives and Community Relations to lead and grow the campus-wide culture of innovation by building partnerships with local organizations and directing the Center for Entrepreneurship.

The role oversees program development, event hosting with strategic partners, and cross-functional collaboration with Centers of Excellence, communications teams, and district leaders to promote HCC’s entrepreneurship offerings and regional impact.