Houston Community College Looking for Business Advisor (Grant Funded) Full Time

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

Be a part of a dynamic community dedicated to providing the resources, guidance and inspiration needed to create the
ultimate student experience: from registration and financial aid applications to the first time they arrive at one of our Centers of
Excellence or log in to their first class, from academic success planning to providing a safe environment, and from connecting them with
community networks to launching them into the career of their dreams. Make their student experience exceptional.

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.

Your mission: We’ll count on you to sincerely
convey the personal touch as you facilitate assistance avenues for scholars.   You will work in a collaborative and supportive manner within
the classroom and in advising sessions to help the scholars complete the program and program deliverables.  You will also have the
opportunity to participate in measurement and evaluation activities as needed (including validation).  You will experience the satisfaction
that comes from dedication to the program outcomes of job creation and revenue generation.

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!

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Third-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.

It is the policy of the
Houston Community College System to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and
expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. Individuals with disabilities, who require special
accommodations to interview, should contact the Employment Services Office at (713) 718-8565.

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.

SUMMARY

The Business Advisor is one
who:

ü  Is committed to working with their designated client base in a facilitative and supportive manner to identify their business
needs and provide or obtain appropriate assistance;

ü  Works in a collaborative and supportive manner within the classroom and in
advising sessions to help the client complete the program and program deliverables;

ü  Participates in measurement and evaluation
activities as needed (including validation); and

ü  Is dedicated to the program outcomes of job creation and revenue generation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.      
Advising and Curriculum Support

a)      Meets with clients on an individual basis at
least 6-8 times per program (target of approximately 1.5 – 2 hours per meeting through a combination of in-person and phone/on-line
meetings) to guide business growth with the final meeting dedicated to quality control of the growth plan Assists clients in learning how to
use professional services (advisors) appropriately;

b)      Works with clients to connect them to external Business Support Services
(local entrepreneurship ecosystem) as needed for specialty services;

c)      Works with clients to understand, collect and apply
business metrics to support growth;

d)      Assists within the classroom to coordinate group activities and support faculty;

e)      Helps clients apply course content to their businesses;

f)       Participates in Client Support System meetings
to support client business growth; and

g)      Attends all modules, clinics and program events at Houston Community College
to support client learning.

2.        Community Building

a)      Participates in a quarterly call for Business Advisors with national partners (exchange of updates, best practices, new
challenges, etc.);

b)      Networks with business support services to enhance the local entrepreneurship ecosystem and to
advance program recruitment;

c)       Engages in client alumni program events as needed; and

d)      Assists
in client recruiting as directed.

3.       Assessment

a)     
Participates in assessment of clients through measurement and evaluation activities; and

b)      Participates in assessment of
program through team debriefing and review process.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.  The qualifications listed below are
representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s
degree in business, entrepreneurship or related field required.

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years related work experience in
entrepreneurial roles or small business advising.

Must have participated in or personally started up a new business.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Computer proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Internet technologies
  required;
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively;
  
• Strong spoken and written communication skills;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule;
  
• High personal and professional ethical standards;
• Broad business perspective and proven ability
  to generate key insights from experience, industry information resources, and key contacts; and

1. Thorough
   knowledge of business, entrepreneurship and industry.

This job description in no way states or implies that these
are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be
revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.