Dean, Student Success - Central College bei Houston Community College

We are currently seeking a Dean Student Success who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

JOB SUMMARY
The Dean of Student Success coordinates all facets of the College’s Enrollment and Support Services Departments.

Develops enrollment management strategies to increase college enrollment as well as manage and support the student enrollment process from access to completion.

Provides oversight for enrollment management areas including Admissions, Registration, Outreach, Recruitment and Testing, and support areas including: Academic Advising, Counseling, Career and Transfer Services, Internship and Job Placement, Student Life, Recreational Sports and Student Conduct.

Collaborates with District Student Services to ensure that college-wide strategic plans and goals are met.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide 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 laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work with College teams to streamline processes as well as eliminate barriers that students face from access to completion.

Work collaboratively with the Financial Aid Department to ensure that student financial aid remains a focus for eligible students.

Build partnerships with Academic Affairs, the Centers of Excellence, Workforce Development, and community-based organizations to develop, organize, and implement strategies to promote student enrollment, retention, and success.

Collaborate with the Centers of Excellence to engage students in workforce development programs associated with that Center of Excellence.

Develop in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research assessment tools that track the student’s progress and engagement from enrollment to completion.

Assist in coordinating campus-based Student Activities, Recreational Sports, and Minority Male Mentoring efforts in collaboration with the district staff to promote student success.

Promote the ultimate student experience by establishing strategies and benchmarks to increase persistence, retention, and academic success, including but not limited to developing quantitative and qualitative metrics to assess student success strategies.

Develop college-wide comprehensive student services and community development programs, which address the needs of each college that are consistent with the system-wide programs and address the needs of the College.

Assist with development of grant proposals in student services and community development.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
 

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related field required; PhD degree preferred
• 6 years combined experience in enrollment management and supervision of student services/student affairs required
• Previous higher education experience preferred

Licensing & Certification
 

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills
 

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget Management

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 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:

• 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 [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.

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