Vice President, Instruction and Student Services bei Houston Community College

Job Summary

Provides leadership, vision, and management oversight of academic and workforce programs at a college. Provides leadership, vision and management for student services and enrollment operations team to improve student success and college-wide services, while fostering effective partnerships with other instructional leaders. In addition, the VP develops and implements comprehensive programming for student success and represents a campus within the system and community. Spearheads the analysis, development, and enhancement of a broad spectrum of instructional and student service programs. Advocates academic excellence, guiding faculty, and staff to uphold high-quality standards across curricula and programs. In collaboration with district departments, this position is instrumental in strategic planning, budgeting, curriculum development, and program assessment at the college level. 

Executive level staff at HCC are leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston’s Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable law, regulation, policies, and procedures. 

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in the following areas: recruitment and selection; hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide vision and leadership for comprehensive enrollment management system that integrates the entire student experience from recruitment to retention and includes assessment, advising, counseling, disability services and student life. 

Develop and enhance academic and workforce program offerings from micro-credentials to associate degrees and transfer options, ensuring alignment with current workforce demands, and exploring potential revenue opportunities.

Provide leadership and guidance in developing class schedules, college catalogs, course and program publications, and other critical program reports and documents that meet the goals and priorities of the college, as well as established quality and accreditation standards.

Champion academic excellence by guiding faculty and staff in maintaining high-quality curriculum and program standards to fulfill student needs.

Assist the president in advancing instructional innovation and integrating technology throughout the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning.

Under the guidance of the college president, drive strategic planning, budgeting, curriculum innovation, and program evaluation in collaboration with district departments to ensure academic integrity and excellence.

Lead initiatives to foster a rigorous, and compassionate learning environment, emphasizing collaborative decision-making and planning for student success, including active participation in shared governance councils.

Oversee comprehensive support for faculty, including workload management, academic technology, curriculum development, and professional growth, while promoting student-centered instruction to reflect parity with the service area demographics.

Establish and nurture respectful internal and external partnerships, representing the college in various capacities, enhancing collaborations with team members at sister colleges and districts, and presenting critical information to the Board of Trustees as needed.

Maintain robust internal and external partnerships, representing the college in various capacities and is critical in advancing the college's mission and strategic objectives, ensuring that instructional programs are innovative, responsive, and integral to student and community success. 

Work closely with the President and HCC administration to ensure the college’s resources are tied to the implementation of HCC’s strategic plan.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree required
• 8 years of educational leadership, including 5 years coordinating multiple student support
• programs required
• Higher education administrative experience within a successful student service or instructional
• program environment preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills      

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget Management
• Higher Education Compliance, Standards & Accreditation
• Public Speaking

Competencies

• Acting as a Champion for Change
• Thinking like an Entrepreneur
• Driving for Results
• Leveraging Opportunities
• Setting a Strategic Vision
• Attracting & Developing Talent
• Inspiring & Motivating Others
• Acting Strategically
• Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals
• Managing Resources

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 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.