"Career Coach"

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Coaches prospective career and technical education students through the enrollment and completion process.

Provides guidance with education planning, major selection, and completion of job placement activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct pre-enrollment workshops, and coordinate schedule and content of weekly Center for Excellence Programs Information Sessions with the Directors of COE.
• Teach workforce students the skills to self-navigate to degree completion utilizing campus information, student on-line system and campus resources.
• Assist workforce students with major selection, degree plan completion and appropriate documentation process.
• Collaborate with advisors in education activities for students on the steps necessary to complete the enrollment process including attendance to their COE Program Information Sessions.
• Work closely with registrar and financial aid office staff to assist workforce students who are entering college.
• Coordinate with Job Placement office, COE Directors and industry, seminars for Resume writing, interview skills for student and Job Fair events planning and operational support.
• Provide workforce students information regarding student life opportunities to include student activities and organizations on campus.
• Assist College Access and Community Outreach with admission processes for new workforce students.
• Assist non-traditional population in retention activities of the college including Conduct workshops (i.e., financial literacy, study skills, support services, etc.).
• May work flexible hours, which include evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required
• 1 year experience with advising/retention in a college or university required
• Previous experience working with Non-traditional, 1st year or new student programs preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Career Interest Inventory Testing Processes

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 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 countrys 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. Youll 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, youll 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 Citys 55.
• Approximately 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 dont 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 nations top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houstons 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 youre 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 veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and 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.

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