Office Manager – HigherEdJobs

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

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
transactions for multiple budgets.

Track numbers such as enrollment and or personnel.

Assist in budget planning by generating
reports and monitoring transactions.

Schedule and confirm appointments for supervisor.

Create and maintain spreadsheets.

May have signature authority in the absence of supervisor.

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

High school
diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years or more of progressive office experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES

Proficiency in Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications as required

Excellent
organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and judgment
in decision-making

Ability to work independently

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.

The Organization

Houston Community
College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic
advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and
work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study
immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four
decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate
degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among
all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4
percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student
Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep
our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across
different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a
dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54
  Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living
  costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and
  don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be
  enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care
  system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and
  cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture &
  Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds
like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

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.