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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, Instructional Support - **Company:** Houston Community College, Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Office - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a62908c84d4f816c ## About the Role * High school diploma or equivalent required * Associate's degree, or higher, preferred * 2 years general office experience required * 3 years general office experience preferred Licensing & Certification * Valid Texas Driver License Special Skills * MS Office Programs * Information Management Systems * Budget Management * Statistical Analysis * Test Performance Indices * Troubleshooting * Learning Management Systems * Proofreading Skills * Ability to work in different shifts 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. ## Description The Instructional Support Specialist is responsible for supporting faculty in delivering specialized assigned area courses. Serves as a liaison to ensure the efficient overall administration and delivery of the unique courses and related services to both faculty and students. This is a security-sensitive position related to student records and confidentiality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage databases. Create, maintain, and edit databases for testing, reports, and promotional and/or course related mailings. Assist full-time and adjunct faculty for online testing. Prepare, edit and distribute student tests. Schedule instructors for test proctoring. Publish online exams and schedules proctored or practice/self-assessment. Proctor exams as necessary. Grade and record lab skills, quizzes, and exams. Process and distribute instructional newsletters and grade notifications. Distributes and collects SEOI forms. Duplicate instructional materials. Screen visitors. Answer phone calls. Sort and distribute faxes and mail. Assist with Help Desk. Manage student queries. Refer and schedule students for regular and make-up orientations. Operate various instructional office equipment. Maintain and protect applicant files, student testing and grading files. Purge and archives files as necessary. Maintains personal timesheets. Assists with asset management and organizational stewardship. Maintains program inventory and ordering of supplies. 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