Job Details

Managerial & Professional

Responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive community relationship-building plan for District-wide HCC support.

Essential Functions

Develop and manage the annual District-wide Community Relations Plan in alignment with College goals, while coordinating and leading communication strategies and campaigns through collaborative, dotted-line relationships with college-level Communications Services Directors.

Establish and maintain corporate partnerships and community outreach initiatives in collaboration with College Workforce Program Directors and other internal and external stakeholders.

Plan, coordinate and oversee District-wide special events, including groundbreakings, facility openings, banquets, and other significant College events.

Serve as campaign manager for major communication initiatives, overseeing planning, execution, delivery and performance measurement.

Collaborate on internal and external communications materials to clearly and effectively convey College initiatives, priorities, and messaging.

Launch, collaborate and oversee a community leadership forum that engages regularly with the HCC Executive Team to strengthen relationships with business and community leaders.

Compile and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategic decision-making and improve reporting consistency.

Serve as the special projects' coordinator, managing initiatives from conception through completion to ensure objectives, timelines and deliverables are achieved.

Supervise communications and marketing interns, ensuring effective support for departmental initiatives and campaigns.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in a communications discipline such as Journalism, Public Relations or related field required

5 years' work experience in Public Relations or Communications required

Higher education experience preferred

Licensing & Certification

Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

MS Office Programs

Information Management Systems

Budget Management

Audio Visual Equipment

Multimedia Communication and Marketing

Competencies

Delivering High Quality Work

Accepting Responsibility

Serving Customers

Supporting Organizational Goals

Driving Continuous Improvement

Acting with Integrity

Thinking Critically

Managing Change

Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. 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 City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

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 Statement

Houston City 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:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 ###.#### or ...@hccs.edu

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 involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) ###-####.