Director, Entrepreneurial Initiatives & 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

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.