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Houston - USA

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Job Description

SUMMARY
Assist in the coordination of the review oflegal issues for HCC. Responsible for the initial analysis preparation verification and documentation of legal issues. Responsible for the initial legal response. Serve as the resources person for the colleges personnel particularly administrators and officers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other relevant duties may be required.
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
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 impacting higher education.
Provide training as needed on legal issues.
Provide direction to legal secretary on scheduling requests or other issues to be brought to the attention of General Counsel
Analyze questions/actions brought forth by administrators/employees/board and determine research requirements.
Research proposed actions to determine compliance with policy law.
Provide written reports on proper steps to void legal liability and compliance issues.
Provide reports to and reviews with General Counsel issues of higher level complexity.
Communicate responses to question/actions after initial analysis and/or review with General Counsel.
Prioritize and handle diverse workload of projects correspondence and project/report tracking including coordination or external counsel projects.


The Opportunity

You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If youre a tech savvy process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals were looking for you.

Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institutions proud tradition of excellence in academics student life and community service.

Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution if youre a collaborator an innovator and a person who gets things done apply today!

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

EDUCATION

  • Bachelors degree and post-graduate work in law or contracts required.

  • EXPERIENCE

    One to two (1-2) years in legal field preferably in post secondary education institution.

    KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    Knowledge of Westlaw Lexis-Nexis and other legal research databases required

    Ability to research governmental regulations laws and legislation

    High level of analytical ability flexibility self-motivation dependability and human relations skills required

    Extensive knowledge of laws applying to higher education preferred

    Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally

    Accuracy attention to detail ability to work as part of a team excellent organization and problem solving skills ability to assume initiative required

    Solid judgment in decision making ability to act with little or no supervision

  • The Organization

    Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14Centers 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 countrys largest singly-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. Youll 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 youll 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 Citys 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 dont 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 nations top institutions.
    • With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
    • Houston is theCulture & Culinary Capital of Texaswith more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.

    If this sounds like the role for you and youre 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 veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

    Osvaldo Gomez Director EEO/Compliance Title IX Coordinator
    Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

    PO Box 667517

    Houston TX 77266

    713 718.8271 or

    HCC values its employees and their contributions promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development and provides a positive working and learning environmentthat encourages involvement innovation and creativity.

    Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact .


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    Staff IC

    Employment Type

    Full-Time

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