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. Weâre 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 youâre a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, weâre looking for you.
Your mission: Weâll 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 youâre a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
If this sounds like the role for you and youâre 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 veteranâs 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:
ĂźIs 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;
ĂźWorks in a collaborative and supportive manner within the classroom and in advising sessions to help the client complete the program and program deliverables;
ĂźParticipates in measurement and evaluation activities as needed (including validation); and
ĂźIs 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 â 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
Bachelorâs 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
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.
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