Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating community outreach activities for an assigned College; including, but not limited to: promoting and supporting educational and cultural activities to benefit the College and the community.

Plans work to enhance the understanding, perception and image of the particular College assigned as well as the entire Houston Community College System with community organizations and the general public in the assigned College’s service area.

Responsible for gathering and sharing information with assigned area about issues in the community and building strong professional relationships with key community members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinate community events, meetings and other special activities that take place at designated location.

Works with appropriate staff at each College campus to ensure that community events and activities are well publicized and attended and covered by effective media.

Coordinate with System personnel for community affairs to ensure that there is no duplication of efforts and any planned activities would yield maximum impact for the college and the System as a whole.

Develop 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.

Develop strategies and implement activities to increase awareness of the assigned College’s programs and services to build support in the community for HCC.

Provide accurate and up-to-date information to community contacts on College programs, and, new directions and strategies for the college.

Keep the Director and/or assigned area informed about outreach activities conducted for the college.

Work with the Director and other College staff to ensure that community events are well attended.

May serve as photographer for designated meetings, events, special events.

Represent the College at community meetings and events or other special events to which the public is invited, as delegated by the assigned College and the Director.

Prepare 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

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• 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

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 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
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.


• 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.

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:

 

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/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 diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

 

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

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