What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Transfer Services position at Houston Community College?
Job Summary
Provides student and alumni transfer support regarding assigned articulation partner enrollment/transfer requirements and related guidelines and delivers networking events and opportunities designed to connect students with university partners with the intention of increasing transfer rates to assigned institutions. Establishes strategic partnerships with university recruiters and related COEs, students, staff, and faculty which are supportive of the goal to ensure students are informed of the various transfer opportunities available to them.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plan and coordinate all Transfer Services activities in partnership with key internal and external partners to host online and face-to-face HCC transfer fairs.
Support Transfer Services Department activities including but not limited to hosting transfer fairs, university campus tours/visits, informational interviews, online/face-to-face information sessions, and other duties assigned including meeting with select cohorts of students at assigned regions within the HCC system.
Assist to coordinate Transfer Services programming including inviting University Partners to HCC Transfer Information Sessions, Career Fairs, plan University site visits, informational interviews, and other unique student interfacing events.
Partner with University Partners, HCC Pathway Advising Teams, Career and Job Placement Services, and other Student Services departments to host annual Transfer Services Symposium.
Maintain daily appointment availability for assigned students to schedule appointments to discuss transfer services related matters.
Utilize existing technology (PeopleSoft, CareerHub, Who's Next, and other resources) to document, track, and report HCC students’ interactions with university representatives.
Participate in and seek out professional development opportunities via relevant local, regional, and national associations to keep abreast of industry trends and best practices within the following fields in higher education: enrollment management/admissions, student success, career services, and academic advising.
Conduct on- demand virtual sessions detailing the transfer process and necessary requirements for partner institutions; conduct classroom visitations in assigned pathways programs, and other daily activities in the Transfer Services space.
Participate in assigned committees in support of ongoing initiatives and business processes.
Track and maintain data and helpful resources to expand and update Transfer Services website with the latest assigned articulation agreement partners’ curriculum and enrollment guidelines/requirements.
Track and document graduate cohort transfer outcomes to assigned articulation agreement partner institutions.
Support Office of Alumni Affairs initiatives by collaborating on related events and contributing to data-driven projects.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- 3 years related work experience in higher education required
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
- MS Office Programs
- Experience with PS/Banner SIS preferred
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 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 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.
