Program Specialist (Part-time)- Staff Pool

Houston Community College • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

The Program Specialist assists with the daily operations of a program, supports activities related to achieving program goals and objectives, and coordinates community and college events and student registration. The role develops and maintains effective working relationships with academic departments, staff, faculty, organizational leaders, community associations, and community leaders. It prepares and communicates presentations to community members, including high school students, and organizes meetings, trainings, and events for college and business communities.

The Program Specialist handles customer contact and distributes information about the Dual Credit Program. Responsibilities also include identifying event-planning needs such as physical setup and audiovisual equipment, monitoring budgets, scheduling the office, communicating with diverse groups and business organizations, and managing the program website when needed. The position requires professional judgment, planning expertise, follow-through, organization, attention to detail, office management knowledge, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Other job-related duties may be assigned, and the job description may be revised as duties and responsibilities change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Software knowledge, including Microsoft software and PeopleSoft.
• Strong organizational skills.
• 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 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 the daily operations of a program and support work toward its goals and objectives.
• Coordinate student registration and community and college events.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, staff, faculty, organizational levels, community associations, and community leaders.
• Prepare and communicate presentations to community members, including high school students.
• Organize college- and business-community meetings, trainings, and events.
• Handle customer contact and disseminate information about the Dual Credit Program.
• Identify event-planning needs, including physical setup and audiovisual equipment.
• Monitor budgets and manage office scheduling.
• Communicate with people across social groups and business organizations.
• Manage the program website, if necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• The organization states that it values employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

What This Job Offers

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