Student Life Assistant (Part-time)- Staff Pool

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking a Part-Time Student Life Assistant to support the Student Life Coordinator in managing programs, events, and services that promote leadership, citizenship, and student engagement across campus.

You will assist with planning, promoting, and coordinating activities, clubs, and special events, handling logistics, calendars, and on-site staffing, while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an academic setting or student services.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proficient in Windows, Excel, Word; basic event logistics skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Student Life Coordinator with program activities and services that enhance student leadership and retention.
• Support planning, organizing, and implementing Student Life programs and campus events.
• Coordinate calendars, promotions, food delivery, facility use, and event setup/cleanup.
• Provide on-site assistance at events and help with promoting student events and activities.
• Support leadership programs for student clubs and organizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Computer literacy

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Student Life Assistant (Part-time) – Staff Pool

Location: Houston, Texas (System Wide) | Position Type: Part-Time

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers 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 singly-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‑tax 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 the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

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:

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

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 involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718‑8565.

The Opportunity

You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you’re a tech‑savvy, process improvement‑focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we’re looking for you.

Highlights

We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

Next Steps

If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you’re a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

Summary

Assist the Student Life Coordinator with the overall management and implementation of program activities and services that enhance student leadership, participation, good citizenship, success and retention and assistance with planning, organizing, and implementation of Student Life programs and activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist interaction with the daily operations of the Student Life campus programming and events, including student clubs, organizations, committees, student related special events, and award programs.

Assist in the development, promotion and implementation of student life programs and oversee production and distribution of campus‑wide calendar and other departmental media sources.

Provide assistance with all phases of planning and implementation of programs and activities, including making arrangements for food delivery, facility use, and special equipment; event set up and clean up; technical requirements; staffing, and other services. Attend events and provide on‑site assistance.

Assist, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate methods for promoting and publicizing student events and activities through the design of calendars, flyers, posters, brochures, articles, etc.

Assist student clubs and organizations with leadership programs.

Assist with assessing and analyzing student needs, interests, and activities, policies, goals and objectives through surveys, questionnaires, interviews, etc.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience demonstrated in an academic related environment and in a community college academic or student service area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with a diverse population.
• Demonstrate patience and tolerance in dealing with student problems.
• Demonstrate computer literacy skills in windows, Excel, Word, etc.