Houston Community College System Hiring for Program Director – Workforce Programs at Houston, Texas, System Wide Full Time

Program Director – Workforce Programs🔍Houston, Texas, System WideNew📁Managerial & Professional📅23001MT Requisition #📅4 days ago Post DateWe are looking for a Program Director on our Workforce Programs team who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. Come be a part of the Mosaic of HCC.When applying in the cover letter, please response to how your experiences align to this position of Program Director.The Program Director, as part of the Workforce/Career & Technical Education) is responsible for leading change management efforts, with a special focus on alignment of credit and noncredit programs, performing discovery to identify opportunities while constructing equitable experiences for students, faculty, and staff. The role requires expertise in program development and the ability to develop and implement effective strategies to meet workforce development goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and program development experience. Job SummaryPlan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated program(s) to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.Essential FunctionsReview program proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing program, staffing requirements, training activities, and allotment of available resources to various phases of program.Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of program and arranges for recruitment or assignment of program personnel.Confer with program staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.Direct and coordinate activities of program personnel to ensure program progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.Review status reports prepared by program personnel and modified schedules or plans as required. Prepare program reports for management, client, or others.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with industry, business, community agencies, and state and federal agency partnerships.Contribute to identify grant opportunities and special funding proposals and collaborate to write grant proposals for assigned program.Evaluate goals, objectives and outcomes of assigned program and report results.Coordinate program activities which include monitoring activities, events, negotiating facility usage and testing.Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate instructional, assessment and registration staff.Develop, prepare and execute the annual strategic plan and budget for assigned program.Actively participate in program and management team initiatives.Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.Education & Experience• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business or related field required• Master’s degree preferred• 5 years business or industry experience requiredSpecial Skills• MS Office Programs• Information Management Systems• Project Management• Grant Research and Writing PracticesWorking ConditionsGeneral office. May frequently be required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, photocopier, file cabinets, and calculator. Manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, ability to reach and bend, and use 2-step stool while safely lifting and lowering boxes. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. 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 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

Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their teaching home. When you join our talented faculty team, you’ll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We’ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

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.
Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
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: Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 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 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 healthcare 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. EEO StatementHouston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional EquityPO Box 667517 Houston TX, 77266713 718.8271 or [email protected]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.Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact (713) 718-8565.