What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business & Outreach Coordinator, Gulf Coast TradeUP Careers (Grant Funded) position at Houston City College Careers?
The Business and Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating outreach services in support of the institution’s workforce instruction and development efforts by building and maintaining industry partnerships, community partnerships related to workforce development, apprenticeship partner opportunities and Workforce Board office partnerships.
Key to the position is building relationships, establishing new opportunities, and increasing the HCC brand to industry and community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates business and community events, meetings and other special activities that take place at designated location.
Establishes new and emerging industry and community partnerships in support of the institution’s workforce instruction programming.
Builds a network of employers to support work-based learning opportunities for students.
Assists in the development and maintenance of new and emerging registered apprenticeship programs with employers and the Centers of Excellence.
Fundraises and develops grants in support of business and community partnerships as well as work-based learning opportunities.
Develops and maintains an up-to-date database of community contacts for the College, including individuals, community groups, community publications and other sources beneficial in extending college outreach initiatives into the community.
Provide periodic updates of the assigned college’s database.
Liaises with regional workforce board and Workforce Solutions staff to promote workforce instruction and development efforts of the institution.
Provides accurate and up-to-date information to community contacts on institutional workforce programming and happenings.
Coordinate key workforce initiatives involving external stakeholders.
Prepares reports and maintain records on community outreach activities and the results of these activities.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Organizational Communications or a related field is required
- 4 years’ experience in Marketing, Community Relations and/or Public Relations, or a related field required
- Valid Texas Driver License
- MS Office Programs
- Knowledge of community organizations in the Houston Community College System service area
- Knowledge of event planning and organizing desirable
- Able to attend frequent events in the evenings and on weekends
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
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 Community 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 singly-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 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:
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
713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@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) 718-8565.