Director, Accreditation Evaluation and Planning
Job Summary
Will coordinate and manage all aspects of maintaining HCC’s accreditation by SACSCOC, including the 10-year reaffirmation, the Fifth-year Interim Report, the QEP and the substantive change process. Responsible for creating and maintaining a website detailing all HCC efforts in the SACSCOC reaffirmation process. Will stay abreast of current and emerging Accreditation expectations, evaluate current institutional practice, and collaboratively develop an institutional culture that ensures a state of continual readiness for SACSCOC review.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Direct the coordination and management of the HCC reaffirmation of accreditation process, including any reports and initiatives required by SACSCOC.
Manage the substantive change process and ensure that all required reports are submitted in a timely manner to SACSCOC.
Actively lead the development of an institutional culture that understands the relationship between regional accreditation process and HCC’s strategic priorities ensuring a state of continual readiness for SACSCOC review.
Maintain effective, collaborative relationships with HCC leaders responsible for work that intersects SACSCOC expectations; to include, but not limited to instructional program development, dual credit, learning assessment, third party accreditation, facilities, finance and accounting, federal financial aid, institutional effectiveness, policy development, staffing, cyber security.
Develop and manage all Accreditation Compliance budgets.
Participate in professional development activities related to accreditation and provide professional development on a regular basis for HCC personnel.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
· Master’s degree in Education or related field required
· Doctorate preferred
· 5 years demonstrated responsible experience in educational administration required
Licensing & Certification
· Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
· MS Office Programs
· Information Management Systems
· Budget Management
· Analytical, Research and Organizational Skills
· Accreditation Purposes and Processes
· Project Management
· Professional Presentation Skills
Competencies
· Delivering High Quality Work
· Accepting Responsibility
· Serving Customers
· Supporting Organizational Goals
· Driving Continuous Improvement
· Acting with Integrity
· Thinking Critically
· Managing Change
· Communicating Effectively
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 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 single-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 City 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 hcc.oeotix@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 involvement, innovation, and creativity.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.