Houston City College

Job Summary The Veteran Affairs Certifying Official will perform a variety of technical duties to assure eligible students receive available Veteran benefits and educational services; serves as a technical resource concerning Veteran Programs and Services; reviews, verifies and processes related forms and applications; trains and provides work direction to Veteran’s work-study staff involved with intake and processing Veteran’s documents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform a variety of technical duties to assure eligible students receive available Veteran benefits and educational services; evaluates military experience and advises student applicants on Veterans educational benefits; explains program regulations and policies; assist and provides information in-person and on the telephone regarding various G.I. Bill programs. Monitor and follow up on student progress and enrollment to ensure VA procedures and requisites are met. Assure student needs are being met; review...

JOB SUMMARY The Grants Compliance Coordinator is responsible for compliance and management of all grant post-award activity, including grant activity monitoring, interpreting regulations and policies for the state and federal funding agencies; monitoring funded projects to prevent over-expenditure of funds, auditing disallowances, and ensuring awards are fully expended. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Monitor all federal and state grant programs for compliance with federal, state, and College regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide technical assistance and training to Program Directors/Managers, Sub-Grantees, and System-wide faculty and staff. Communicate fiscal and regulatory responsibilities to faculty and staff involved in Grant Administration, including, but is not limited to, establishing operational budgets, program requirements, interpretation of allowable costs, time and effort reporting requirements, inventory requirements, necessary documentation, etc. Ensure...

J ob Summary Directs and develops entrepreneurial initiatives at HCC by developing partnerships with community partners, serving as a Lead to various programs, and facilitating the development of a culture of innovation and creativity which promotes and grows entrepreneurship in Houston. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Direct, plan and coordinate entrepreneurial program(s) for the local community and build the Center for Entrepreneurship. Host entrepreneurial and innovative events on campus and in collaboration with strategic partners. Promote entrepreneurial activities at HCC. Collaborate with College personnel and Administrative Officers to gather entrepreneurial success stories to promote HCC. Work collaboratively with and in alignment with all Centers of Excellence, cluster deans and workforce deans. Collaborate with appropriate District Communications Office staff (HCC-TV, HCC Web, Print and eMedia, and Community Development) to develop consistent and...

JOB SUMMARY The Accounting Specialist is under general supervision performs a broad range of accounting functions with lead responsibility for accounting records. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Complete daily accounting processes accurately and effectively while following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and established HCC guidelines. Participate in accounting year-end close activities including, but not limited to, identifying and preparing manual accruals, review and correct payment discrepancies, etc. Maintain up-to-date records for activity relating to cash transactions. Work with personnel in other departments within the College and the System to review and follow up on problems involving financial activities. Monitor expenditures with Program Directors and Deans to ensure that the expenditures fall within College/System purchasing guidelines. Submit reports of all fiscal activities to the Director of Administrative Services monthly, or as needed....

JOB SUMMARY Provide principal support in an office by carrying out office procedures independently. Handle a variety of situations and problems without supervision. Perform in place of the supervisor as needed. Make administrative judgments and decisions to keep office functioning smoothly in the absence of supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS May be responsible for semester course scheduling, and track enrollment/personnel matters. Assist with the implementation of new policies and procedures. Resolve or advise resolutions for a variety of administrative situations or problems in the absence of supervisor. Make judgments and decisions to keep office functioning smoothly in absence of supervisor. Compile and formats information and statistics into coherent specialized reports. Prepare basic reports, such as budget or numbers reports. Assist with the coordination of special projects. Handle written and verbal confidential information. Track and monitor budget...

JOB SUMMARY The Financial Aid Assistant is responsible for general financial aid customer service by answering calls, emails, chats, and other inquiries. Processes online forms and conducts quality assurance of reported and submitted information. Assists students at a campus location if needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Serve as primary Customer Service Representative to promote and ensure student access, success and to promote customer satisfaction. Perform document tracking to better serve students. Collect, manage and maintain sensitive records (i.e., financial statements, college records, medical records, citizenship documents, divorce decrees, etc. ). Analyzes and interprets federal, state and institutional regulations and policies to assist students with the application for Federal, State and Institutional funds. Communicate orally and, in writing, with students to ensure accuracy and completeness of application in order to meet appropriate timelines for registration...

JOB SUMMARY The Accounting Specialist is under general supervision performs a broad range of accounting functions with lead responsibility for accounting records. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Complete daily accounting processes accurately and effectively while following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and established HCC guidelines. Participate in accounting year-end close activities including, but not limited to, identifying and preparing manual accruals, review and correct payment discrepancies, etc. Maintain up-to-date records for activity relating to cash transactions. Work with personnel in other departments within the College and the System to review and follow up on problems involving financial activities. Monitor expenditures with Program Directors and Deans to ensure that the expenditures fall within College/System purchasing guidelines. Submit reports of all fiscal activities to the Director of Administrative Services monthly, or as needed. Prepare tax reports...

Job Summary Provide daily support and coordination of activities related to the compliance with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state and local accessibility laws and policies system-wide; including reporting, program development and implementation, and outreach activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Create and maintain accurate, confidential ADA case files and centralized tracking system to monitor employee requests, monitor timelines and outcomes to use in periodic reports. Support the interactive process with employees, including timely communication, evaluation of employee accommodation requests, implementation of approved accommodations and ongoing dialogue. Serve as central point of contact for ADA inquiries regarding processes and data. Communicate and assist employees with the process of requesting and receiving approved accommodation. Track, monitor, communicate and close out ADA requests in...

JOB SUMMARY Coordinates the review of General Counsel legal issues for HCC. Responsible for the initial analysis, preparation, verification, and documentation of legal issues. Responsible for the initial legal response. Serves as the resources person for the colleges’ personnel, particularly administrators and officers. Coordinates activities of external counsel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned:) Provide initial review of HCC contacts Draft, review, revise, and negotiate, as necessary, the terms and conditions to ensure compliance with local, state and federal Interpret and answer questions about HCC political Conduct investigations and gather necessary documents from various departments to prepare for lawsuits and student or employee complaints/grievances/incidents Review HCC policies and procedures to determine compliance with current local, state, or federal law Responsible for review of new/revised laws...