Job Placement Associate

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:

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 [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 involvement, innovation, and creativity.

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

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!

Summary

Identify employment opportunities, and place graduates in jobs. Coordinate and conduct skills training to assist participants in making the transition from welfare to the workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Interview students/graduates and assess their job placement needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with employers to identify employment opportunities for students.
• Determine employer needs, and facilitate the design and implementation of customized occupational skills training to meet those needs.
• Participate in regional and national organizations to keep abreast of current employment trends.
• Develop and conduct job readiness seminars and life skills training to assist program participants in making the transition from welfare to the workforce.
• Coordinate, schedule, and host job fairs and employer recruiting days.
• Monitor and evaluate initial performance of participants at worksites, and interview and counsel individual participants when necessary.
• Counsel individual students/ graduates in employment strategies.
• Conduct workshops for students such as resume writing, interviewing and job searching.
• Represent HCCS at high school college nights.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree. Eight (8) years directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Experience

Three (3) years relevant program experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the business community in order to identify employment opportunities
• Possess skills and abilities to design and implement job placement-training programs
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required
• Facilitation and training skills
• Knowledge of current workforce issues and trends
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse population