Director, Entrepreneurial Initiatives and Community Relations

Job 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 compelling messaging using all HCC and commercial mediums available.

Develop and maintain relationships with strategic community partners, and liaisons with Entrepreneurial Office.

Serve as liaison with local chambers and districts to build relationships, and promotes HCC programs, offerings, and activities.

Monitor, research and track legislation which impacts entrepreneurial initiatives and small businesses.

Raise funds for entrepreneurial programs.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

     ·         Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Services, Psychology, Communication, Business or related field from an accredited four-year college or university required

     ·         Masters’ degree preferred

     ·         5 years’ experience in Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Community Development, Public Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, or similar field required   

Licensing & Certification

     ·         Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills  

     ·         MS Office Programs

     ·         Information Management Systems

     ·         Budget Management          

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.

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