Program Specialist (Part-time)- Staff Pool

HCC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Program Specialist assists with the daily operations of a program and supports efforts to achieve its goals and objectives. The role is responsible for community and college events and coordinating student registration, including duties related to the Dual Credit Program.

The position establishes working relationships with academic departments, staff, faculty, organizational leaders, and community associations. It prepares presentations for community members, including high school students, organizes meetings, trainings, and events, and handles customer contact and information distribution. Other work includes identifying event setup and audiovisual needs, monitoring budgets, scheduling the office, communicating with varied groups, and managing the program website when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Software knowledge, including Microsoft and PeopleSoft.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of office management skills.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft SPIN and Financials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional judgment, planning expertise, and follow-through sufficient to ensure office activities reflect the presidential image with the community.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Purchasing and enrollment experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a community college.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily program operations and accomplishing program goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, staff, faculty, organizational levels, and outside community associations and leaders.
• Prepare and communicate presentations to community members, including high school students.
• Organize college- and business-community-related meetings, trainings, and events.
• Handle customer contact and disseminate information relating to the Dual Credit Program.
• Identify event-planning needs, including physical setup, audiovisual equipment, and other requirements.
• Monitor budgets and manage office scheduling.
• Communicate with people across varied social strata and business enterprises.
• Manage the program website, if necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED