Veterans Affairs Assistant - Pool Req

SUMMARY

Assist with the implementation of program activities and services that enhance student leadership, participation, success and retention.  Provide clerical support to keep office functioning smoothly and efficiently.  Provide support by assisting with all student services initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Assist supervisor with planning, directing and coordinating system-wide program activities and services which promote student participation.

Participate in various recruitment functions for high schools, colleges, community fairs, etc.

Prepare and present status reports on system-wide activities and services (i.e. weekly, monthly, and annually) to the Director, VC and AVC of Student Services.

Assist with planning and conducting system-wide leadership training opportunities (i.e. workshops, seminars, meetings and conferences) for faculty advisors and student leaders to inform them about new, revised and updated policies and procedures relating to student organizations.

Perform general office duties such as filing, typing, faxing, and answering phones.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.  The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required.  Associates degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year experience in office environment is required.  Prefer at least six (6) months to one (1) year experience in a community college student services setting.

Experience participating, planning or coordinating outreach activities in a higher education or community setting.

Experience using PeopleSoft Student Administration or Finance is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work a flexible work schedule (some evening and weekend hours may be required).

Demonstrate computer literacy skills in Windows, (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

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:

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.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.