Houston Community College System Hiring for Program Director Carl Perkins at Houston, Texas, 3100 Main Full Time

Program Director Carl Perkins🔍Houston, Texas, 3100 MainNew📁Managerial & Professional📅230031N Requisition #📅14 hours ago Post DateThe 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.

We are currently seeking a Program Director, Perkins Basic State Grant Program, who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

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: In this role, you’ll assist the AVC Workforce Instruction in implementing and coordinating the Perkins Basic State Grant strategic plan, ensuring that HCC meets all performance metrics of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Perkins grant goals and complies with all applicable federal and state guidelines.

Your work: The Program
The purpose of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant (“Perkins Basic State Grant Program”) is to provide individuals with the academic and technical skills needed to succeed in a knowledge- and skills-based economy. The grant supports career and technical education that prepares students both for postsecondary education and the careers of their choice.

Highlights
In collaboration with the AVC Workforce Instruction, you’ll develop a comprehensive plan with goals and objectives that align with Perkins Basic State Grant Program goals and objectives, and coordinate compliance with the district Grants and Contracts office, PRC office, and all HCC workforce departments.

You’ll provide leadership and comprehensive management for all financial matters related to grant funding schedules; annual grant budget planning, projections and analysis; and the tracking and management of all expenses on the grant, ensuring acceptance and compliance with federal, state and HCC guidelines.

You’ll prepare the annual Perkins Basic State Grant application; plan and coordinate documentation and preparation for the annual state audit site visit; resolve any exceptions; and prepare the college’s response to the post-visit audit report.

Professional Development Opportunities
At HCC, we support job-related professional growth that will enable you to advance your career goals, increase institutional effectiveness and improve the quality of our programs and services. You’ll discuss with your supervisor the training programs, conferences, courses and/or other relevant professional development activities you could participate in throughout the year.

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.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field required.

EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years’ experience in planning and administration of federal and or state grants required, including extensive grant administrative experience in an academic setting to include experience with preparing, coordinating, and managing grants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to conceptualize and to identify and resolve programmatic and financial matters relative to the grant.

Ability and willingness to travel to multiple college locations.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Enthusiastic team player, capable of working independently.

Ability to provide excellent customer service and to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Ability to establish and maintain a grant records system for audit purposes.

Self-motivated and detail oriented.

Possess effective organizational skills.

Focused, result-oriented and have strong planning skills.

Working knowledge of PeopleSoft modules.