This is a release time position.

SUMMARY

The Honors College Director will teach one course a semester, either as a part of the Honors College Curriculum or in the Director's major teaching field. During the semester prior to start-up, the Honors College director will have a three course (9 hrs) release time to engage in the major activities of recruiting students, identifying faculty for the initial courses, and shadowing the current director to learn the operational details of the program.

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

1. Recruit students through a variety of activities, including visiting area high schools with recruitment materials and making connection with twelfth grade counselors;
2. Publicize the Honors College in other appropriate venues in the community and at college events;
3. Interview all applicants and assist students with their financial aid and registration process;
4. Advise all selected students in their course options and work with the registrar's office to enroll students. Continue advisement throughout the four semesters until the student's graduation;
5. Plan and schedule extra-curricular activities such as museum visits, symphony, theatre, and musical events;
6. Hold an annual etiquette luncheon for first-year students;
7. Participate in university related activities as Model Arab League or Model UN;
8. Encourage students to take leadership positions in campus clubs, honor societies, Phi Theta Kappa, or student government; and
9. Assist students in their transfer process, including writing letters for admissions and/or scholarship support.

Business Management

• In consultation with the Executive director, prepare and administer the program budget;
• Work with local campus management to secure appropriate space for a Director's office and a student lounge specifically for Honors College students;
• Work with appropriate Department Chairs to identify faculty to teach honors sections and linked classes; and

1. Take an active role in designing an international travel experience for second semester sophomores; work with all relevant system offices and protocols to submit appropriate paperwork for students and chaperones .

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

Master's degree in an academic field taught within the AA or AS curriculum.

EXPERIENCE

Three-year's full-time teaching at HCC in a program leading to an AA or AS degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to work as a member and manager of a work team;
2. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of community and governmental agencies as an advocate for HCC;
3. Knowledge about and ability to implement good personnel and budget management practices;
4. Good oral and written communication skills;
5. Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
6. Ability to follow through to completion on assigned tasks; and
7. Must be computer literate .

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.

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

Additional Information

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.