Manager, Center For College To Career Planning And Employment - SE College

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as the administrator for the Center for College-to-Career, Office of Career Planning and Employment Development by overseeing functions which strategically align with COEs to accomplish the college's mission and related departmental goals with the purpose of providing students and alumni with tools needed to make sound career decisions, complete postsecondary training at HCC, and find meaningful employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervise staff assigned to work with industry businesses to create employment and experiential opportunities as well as identify the skills and competencies required.

Coordinate day-to-day operations of the office; develop and manage service operations to ensure key constituents (students, graduates, alumni and employers) receive quality service and support.

Manage and organize all recruiting activities including job fairs, career fairs, and interviews.

Participate in district-wide meetings and workshops to inform, develop district strategies, and compare adopt and participate in best practices in processes, tools and events.

Provide career coaching and guidance to students and staff via email, telephone, and face-to-face interaction.

Administer various career assessment tools; meets one-on-one with student to discuss results and develop college-to-career plans.

Investigate potential business and school partnerships to improve student success and Career Center programs.

Build relationships with HCC alumni to increase their involvement with the HCC community by participating in career exploration events, career development workshops, and serving as a link to connecting Career Services to employers and tracks students and alumni employment.

Coordinate and implement career and employment readiness workshops.

Interview students to identify and assess their job needs, manage student data collection, and employment database.

Provide monthly reports for Director of Center for College-to-Career.

Develop and present workshops for external agencies for community service and outreach efforts.

Network with and participate in other organizations, boards, and coalitions related to employment seeking or career preparation.

Identify employers' job needs and facilitate the design and implementation of customized occupational skills training to meet those needs.

Maintain up-to-date and relevant Career Services web pages.

Attend annual professional development training as requirEdDevelop and monitor the budget to support personnel, equipment, services and activities essential to the Career Center.

Monitor staff performance.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Business or related field required
• 5 years of related experience in career and employment services in an academic or business environment required

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License
• Career Advising Certification or evidence of professional career development training preferred

Special Skills

• MS Office Products
• Budget Management
• Workforce Issues and Employment Trends

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.

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 hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

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.