(FORT BEND) – Texas State Technical College will be opening a new campus in Fort Bend County come Fall 2016, but first, they are looking to fill the approximately 60 job positions that have opened or will be opening in the coming months.

Set to be hired immediately are student recruitment representatives. Followed by the first round of faculty hires in Spring 2016 and the remaining positions should be filled in Summer 2016. There will be 40 faculty and institutional program support jobs available and nearly 15 support staff positions such as human resource personnel, admissions counselor and financial aid representatives.

“We’re looking for enthusiastic, energetic, committed and fun people to work for our campus,” said Randy Wooten, TSTC Vice Chancellor. “We want people who can relate to not only high school students, but also our non-traditional students.”

Wooten said TSTC’s Fort Bend campus already has the support of the community, businesses and industries with them coming together with more than $40 million to bring a campus to their area.

“We get a lot of positive comments and the excitement of our new campus is definitely there,” said Wooten.

The hiring influx comes with the increased number of programs offered at TSTC’s Fort Bend campus. There will be seven programs total with 15 different degree awards offered. Currently, there are three programs offered: HVAC Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology and Precision Machining Technology. The new four programs will include, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Cyber Security, Telecommunications Convergence Technology and Welding Technology.

“There was a need to expand the programs offered. Now that we’re in the process, we need to hit the ground running,” said Mary Castañon, Director of Instructional Administration. “There are going to be a lot of job opportunities for those who want to work for TSTC.”

Wooten also added these additional programs will also result in great careers for students. He said it is TSTC’s role to talk to students about going to college and giving them the opportunity of not only graduating, but graduating into a great job.

“We want to help students decide what they want to do for the rest of their lives,” said Wooten. “The career programs we will offer at Fort Bend County will result in great jobs for them with the ability to have a family and provide for them, grow, own their home – in other words we want to provide good paying jobs for our graduates.”

The new TSTC Fort Bend campus is set to open in Fall 2016. First day of class is August 29. There will be day and evening classes available. TSTC’s goal is to open with 500 students and all new employees will be part of working toward that goal.

“This project is on time and budget and will be a great addition to this area,” said Wooten. “It’s going to be something people can be proud of and will go a long way in helping the economic vitality of Bend County and its surrounding areas.”

For more information or to apply for a position please visit www.tstc.jobs or call Human Resources at 956-364-4042.

For information on programs, please call 287-239-1548.