PT Assistant Veteran Affairs

SUMMARY

Assists with the implementation of program activities and services that enhance student leadership, participation, success and retention. Provides clerical support to keep office functioning smoothly and efficiently. Provides support by assisting with all student services initiatives.

• Assist supervisor with planning, directing and coordinating system-wide program activities and services which promote student participation.
• Participate in various recruitment functions for high schools, colleges, community fairs, etc.
• Apply state waivers in HCC Student Finance system (People Soft) system.
• Assist with the coordination of special projects and assignments, and prepare and present status reports on system-wide activities and services (i.e. weekly, monthly, and annually) to the Director, VC and AVC of Student Services.
• Perform general office duties, including but not limited to filing, typing, faxing, and answering phones.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associates degree preferred.

1 year experience in office environment is required.

Experience using information management systems required.

6 months experience or more in a community college student services setting preferred.

Experience participating, planning or coordinating outreach activities in a higher education or community setting preferred.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work a flexible work schedule (some evening and weekend hours may be required).
• Demonstrate computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office programs.

• 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.

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 singularly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

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.

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.
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• 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…