JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Writer is a senior-level administrative position that reports directly to the Chancellor and will oversee the implementation of special PR projects, operations and communication functions of the Chancellor’s Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepare internal and external correspondence for the Chancellor.

Develop and edit materials related to reports, such as press releases, video scripts, and blog posts.

Bring complex ideas and concepts to life through presentations which complement and support a public speaker on-stage.

Keep up with current issues in labor economics and higher education to accurately reflect those issues in publications, as needed.

Perform substantive editing, copy editing, and proofreading, as well as reviews and reorganize drafts, provide writing assistance, and rewrite portions of drafts.

Partner with the Communications department to set editorial strategy, ensuring that content and tone is on brand and of the highest writing and editorial quality.

Manage and organize the process of writing and editing publications.

Collaborate with senior staff and lead support staff to coordinate publication production.

Manage and review the proofreading of reports and other writing projects in various stages of production.

Write/edit numerous research projects simultaneously.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or related field required
• 5 years editorial and writing experience working with media, in a private company, or in a position that deals with economics, workplace issues, and/or postsecondary
• 7 to 10 years’ experience preferred

Licensing & Certification
 

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills
 

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Project 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.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

 

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singularly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

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.
• Approximately 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 healthcare 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 City 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:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@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 involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.