Director, Honors College- Southeast College (Time-Release Position)

HCCS

Houston, TX, United States2w ago

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Skills

budget managementchange managementmicrosoft office

About the role

Eastside Center (0038)
6815 Rustic
Houston, 77087

Job Summary

Assigned to one of the 7 colleges within the institution, with a focus on supporting the unique needs of that college. Will however operate under the

unified policies and procedures established by Honors College, ensuring consistency and alignment across the college. This collaborative framework,

guided by the Weekend and Honors College Executive Director’s leadership, who oversees the implementation of standards and practices that uphold

the integrity and mission of the Honors College.

DURATION

This will be an alternative assignment with a 12-month contract during the duration of the assignment as determined by Sr. VC, Instruction, Student

Services & Chief Academic Officer.

A release from 12 contact hours of teaching is provided for the fall and spring semesters and a release from 9 contact hours for the summer term. To

meet the teaching and learning portion of the regular faculty workload for a 12-month faculty member, one 3-hour course must be taught during fall,

spring and summer semesters. One overload per semester may be allowed with the addition of one more based on Executive Director’s approval and

department needs. Adjunct teaching at other institutions is allowed outside normal work hours but should not interfere with performance of the

positions’ duties.

This alternative assignment can only be held for a maximum of 5 years before faculty member will be returned to original faculty assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work with the Executive Director to recruit students through a variety of college activities, including attending peak registration events, visiting area high schools with recruitment materials, and making connections with twelfth-grade counselors.

Publicize the Honors College in other appropriate venues in the community and at college events.

Interview all applicants in collaboration with the Executive Director and assist students with their financial aid application and registration process.

Inform all selected students of their course options, including their Honors course load, and collaborate with the Executive Director and the College

Registrar’s Office to enroll students and the Advising Office to advise students. Provide ongoing advisement with the Advising Office throughout the four semesters leading up to the student’s graduation.

Coordinate and schedule extracurricular activities, including museum visits, symphony performances, theater productions, and musical events, in collaboration with the Executive Director, as budget allows.

In collaboration with the Executive Director, plan, coordinate, and implement the annual etiquette luncheon for first-year Honors College students, ensuring alignment will all first year students.

Engage in university-related activities, including participation in the Model Arab League, Model UN, debate competitions and academic conferences.

Encourage students to take leadership positions in campus clubs, honor societies, Phi Theta Kappa, and Student Government.

Assist students in their transfer process, including writing letters for admissions and/or scholarship support.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Credentialed to teach within their discipline based on Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and certified through Instructional
Services

3 years full-time teaching experience at HCC

Licensing & Certifications

Valid Driver License

Special Skills

MS Office Programs

Personnel and Budget Management Practices

Problem-solving and Decision-making

Competencies

Delivering High Quality Work

Accepting Responsibility

Serving Customers

Supporting Organizational Goals

Driving Continuous Improvement

Acting with Integrity

Thinking Critically

Managing Change

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