Coordinator III, Opportunity HUB

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Coordinator III, Opportunity HUB plays a pivotal role in connecting Cy-Fair students with meaningful career opportunities by building strong employer partnerships, coordinating impactful events and programs, and facilitating pathways to internships and employment. Reporting directly to the Director, this position drives the growth and visibility of the Opportunity Hub (formerly Outreach) through proactive outreach, student-centered programming, and data-informed strategies that enhance career readiness and placement outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises and supports part-time staff, including payroll approval and task delegation
2. Directs, plans, organizes, and executes multiple annual events, handling logistics, room reservations, promotional campaigns, and post-event evaluations
3. Builds and maintains relationships with employers through proactive outreach, event promotion, registration management, and ongoing communication to expand internship and employment opportunities for students
4. Collaborates with faculty and campus partners to promote events and workshops to students and prospective employers
5. Develops, documents, and implements procedures to enhance student experiences in internships, including support for internship providers
6. Represents the Opportunity Hub at community networking events and career-related gatherings
7. Provide and manage reports for the Director, including producing an annual report on the success of the Opportunity Hub programs
8. Designs and delivers student-focused learning events, such as mock interviews, resume labs, on-campus recruiting, and professional development workshops
9. Partners with the communications team to create marketing materials, social media content, and promotional strategies for Opportunity Hub programs
10. Delivers presentations to students, faculty, staff, and external groups about Opportunity Hub services and resources
11. Compiles and analyzes data for monthly and annual reports, including student hires, internship placements, event outcomes, and program success metrics; prepares comprehensive annual reports for leadership
12. Networks with community members, students, faculty, and staff at events to promote Opportunity Hub
13. Actively develops new business relationships and increases career opportunities for students
14. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with proven ability to build relationships
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, including prioritizing multiple initiatives
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, particularly with business/industry partners, students, and faculty
• High level of professionalism, sound judgment, adaptability, and ability to pivot as needed
• Proficiency in teamwork and independent work environments
• Experience with data compilation, reporting, and basic analysis
• Punctuality and reliability

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, such as promotional materials, pop-up banners, etc, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• May include occasional evening or weekend hours (notice will be given)
• Reliable mode of transportation required to travel between assignments within the LSC Service Area

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of experience specifically coordinating programs or events
• Experience in career services or placement
• Experience working in Outreach, Recruitment, Student Support Services, or Community Engagement