Associate Vice Chancellor Information Technology

The Organization

Houston Community College is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the country with 23 operating locations and more than 100,000 students each semester, including more international students (nearly 8%) than any community college in the country. HCC provides academic courses for transfer to four-year institutions, technical degrees and certificates in more than 70 fields of work, continuing education, corporate training, lifelong learning and enrichment programs, the largest adult education program in Texas and a diversity of Distance Education offerings (18,000 online students and growing). Since opening in 1971, more than 2 million students have obtained education and training from Houston Community College. 

HCC’s international profile was recently featured in a New York Times article: “Few campuses illustrate globalization better than Houston Community College, which tops the institute’s list of colleges that grant associate degrees. HCC has 5,208 international students from 200-plus countries, more foreign students than any other two-year college. And among all institutions of higher education, four- or two-year, it ranks 29th, ahead of prestigious destinations like Stanford, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, George Washington University and the University of California, Davis.”  

Houston Community College’s Vision “to be a leader in providing high quality, innovative education leading to student success and completion of workforce academic programs – and to be responsive to community needs and drive economic development in the communities they serve,” continues to be realized daily, as more students get placed into jobs and with more exemplary workforce programs than any college in Texas (twenty-six have been rated exemplary by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board), first in the nation in producing minority graduates in the country among 2-year public community colleges, more classes taught by PhD’s, and the nation’s most innovative financial aid programs.  HCC’s ROI to the community is $5 for every $1 invested; past students have contributed $4 billion to the community. One of HCC’s campuses - Coleman College for Health Sciences - has a stated vision to be the preeminent health sciences community college in the nation, providing its students unsurpassed access to world-renowned health science resources as a member institution of the Texas Medical Center – the world’s largest medical district with one of the highest densities of clinical facilities for patient care, basic science, and translational research of any location on the planet.

The Opportunity

Houston Community College System (HCCS) --- a unified system of academic college education, career and technical education, adult education, distance learning, customized business / industry instruction with on-site workforce training to advance the business community, and international educational partnerships --- is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor CORE Information Services for this expansive college system. Chosen leader will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life, and community service.   

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology, the Associate Vice Chancellor CORE Information Services oversees three key technology support service areas that include Project Management, Applications Development and Systems Support. Provides frequent supervision and consultation of the large volume of special projects and has direct responsibility for project completion.  The Associate Vice Chancellor CORE Information Services provides leadership and oversight of staff of the CORE Information Services department, which include the following functions: applications systems analysis, design, and programming, Software systems analysis and programming, Database management, quality assurance and compliance, project management, Information systems audit, Systems support services, and end user training and assistance. 

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

Other Personal Attributes

• An open, energetic, well grounded, innovative, success oriented personality with a record of setting and surpassing objectives.
• Vision, initiative and self discipline, with confidence and charisma to lead, encourage and enable. Inspires conviction and enthusiasm in others, and instills vision for great achievement.
• Proven experience making sound judgments in a complex environment.
• Successful experience in managing and resolving conflict.
• Skilled consensus builder with capacity to initiate and foster collaborative partnerships.
• Places a high value on people. Possesses a strong moral compass and unquestioned integrity. Possesses a sense of humor, humility and a servant heart.
• Prefers transparency in operations and decision-making processes. 
• Sensitive to, understands and encourages cultural diversity throughout the college, system and community.
• A recognized advocate for students with outstanding mentoring skills.
• Credits success to co-workers, takes responsibility for less than positive outcomes.
• An enabler and facilitator with outstanding diplomatic skills. 
• Excellent follow through skills with record of responding to constituents in a timely way. 
• A calculated risk taker and strategic thinker.
• Communicates information clearly and succinctly. Ability to sell a point in a non polarizing manner. Effective social skills.
• Trustworthy, with the ability to readily engender confidence and trust.
• Possesses instinct to be politically astute, yet not political.   

Location

Select candidate will discover an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in an economically thriving and highly desirable metropolitan area in vibrant, diverse Houston, allowing students, faculty and staff to draw on a wealth of resources. The city is rich in the arts and culture, thanks to its world-class performing arts organizations and renowned museum exhibitions, and is also a major economic and business hub. Twenty-one Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Houston - second only to New York City. Family members of all ages will find the elements that contribute to a safe and enjoyable lifestyle.  It's all here for the academic executive professionally prepared to grasp this superb opportunity.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and  gender 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: 

David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu 

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 diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

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