Specialist, Program - DIT (Grant-Funded)

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College (HCC) seeks a Specialist, Program to provide daily support and coordination of grant-funded program activities in Houston, TX. The role includes reporting, program development, implementation, and outreach, reporting results, and maintaining program procedures.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field and at least 2 years of related experience, plus a valid Texas Driver License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience is required.
• Valid Texas Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a database of contacts, programs, and data for periodic reports.
• Identify and schedule classroom space as needed for program events.
• Coordinate program activities and presentation materials for events.
• Monitor and document program activities and performance and report results.
• Develop, implement and maintain operational procedures.
• Coordinate assigned program meetings and events.
• Provide data entry and verification for state and internal reports as requested.
• Develop public relation initiatives with the Office of Communications.

Skills

MS Office Programs

Information Management Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Communication or related field

Job description

Specialist, Program - DIT (Grant-Funded) Houston, Texas, West Loop Center New Managerial & Professional 26002E5 Requisition #1 day ago Post Date

JOB SUMMARY

Provide daily support and coordination of one or more programs; including reporting, program development and implementation, and outreach activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create and maintain a database of all contacts, programs, and related data which is utilized in periodic reports.
• Identify and schedule classroom space as needed.
• Coordinate program activities and presentation materials for program events.
• Monitor and document program activities and performance, and report results.
• Develop, implement and maintain operational procedures.
• Serve as liaison with internal and external entities to develop and maintain working relationships to increase use of program services and promote HCC.
• Develop program related documents and forms, verify accuracy, completeness and compliance with program guidelines; oversee its maintenance and updates in support of program objectives and measurement criteria.
• Develop and monitor the assigned program budgets, which include all direct and indirect costs, in consultation with fiscal leadership and other program directors.
• Coordinate assigned program meetings and events.
• Provide data entry and verification for state and internal reports as requestEdDevelop public relation initiatives as needed to accomplish program objectives, in cooperation with the HCCS Office of Communications.
• Participate in management team initiatives.
• Develop public relation initiatives as needed for accomplishment of program objectives, in cooperation with the HCCS Office of Communications.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community partners.
• Participate in management team initiatives.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Communication or related field required
• 2 years related experience required

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems

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

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

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.
• 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 health care 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.

EEO Statement

Houston Community 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:

• David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Institutional Equity
• PO Box 667517
• Houston, TX 77266
• 713.718.8271 or [e-mail]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact [phone].