Director, Military Education
Job Summary
Provides leadership and oversight of the effective and efficient dissemination about and student participation in Military Education Initiatives throughout the district. Provides vision, motivation, coordination, and support to the College Presidents, administrators, faculty, and relevant student services personnel working with the program in coordination with the Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services while working with the District Office to ensure compliance of programs with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Ensures that sufficient military education courses are offered and available for students at the appropriate designated instructional locations.
Facilitates engagement and participation in the growth of the Military Education Initiatives. Provides leadership and oversight of positive performance for the Military Education Program in terms of student enrollment, persistence, completion, transfer, and placement rates.
Has the key institutional responsibility for creating, fostering, and maintaining a well-functioning, respectful, collaborative, professional, and engaged team fully committed to motivating and invigorating faculty and staff across the district in utilization of Military Education Initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop a sustainable District plan for the Military Education Initiatives that will aid in maximizing enrollment growth and revenue generation.
Provide leadership in the identification and development of curricular opportunities related to the Military Education Initiatives.
In collaboration with the VC, Instructional Services develop program goals and objectives and monitor outcomes.
In collaboration with Transfer Centers and Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Division, develop program goals and objectives and monitor transfer and completion metrics.
Develop partnerships with Military Programs at four-year universities to facilitate HCC students’ participation in their Military university courses and activities.
Develop and implement an outreach plan targeting all area ISD’s and military partners that serve as feeder entities for programs aligned to Military Education Initiatives.
Provide leadership in the district-wide development and implementation of military education courses, course scheduling, and student program activities.
Report to the VC, Instructional Services on plans and progress involving student enrollments in Military Program Initiatives such as internships
Develop a Military Education Program Advisory Board to assist with program growth and development.
Develop and administer District-wide procedures for the Military Program Initiatives.
Develop and implement a marketing plan for Military Program Initiatives to the internal and external community as well as to area ISD’s, universities.
Work with District Communications to develop innovative marketing materials for Military Program Initiatives.
Continuously monitor Military Program Initiatives websites and social media sites to ensure information is accurate and current.
Serve on College and District committees as appropriate. Act as liaison with District, State, and Federal governing bodies regarding HCC programs and practices as needed related to Military Education Program Initiatives.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred.
- 7 years of administrative experience working with Military programs and/or Military operations required.
- Experience in program and student development, data collection and analysis, and formal evaluation and reporting on educational programs preferred.
- Experience working in a multi, complex, organization environment preferred
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
- MS Office Programs
- Information Management Systems
- Budget Management
- Database Management
- MILITARY Program Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements
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 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 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.