Job Details
Job Title: Part Time Student Assistant, Government Relations
Location: LSC-System Office
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 45181
Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
- One LSC
- Student Focused
- Own It
- Foster Belonging
- Cultivate Community
- Choose Learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For\u00ae" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-System Office
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For\u00ae institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.
Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Student Assistant I performs standard administrative duties for multiple individuals or customers. Activities are routine and may be repetitive. Basic duties may include receiving and logging information, making copies, sorting and distributing mail, preparing correspondence or basic documents, answering routine questions and inquiries, providing information and directions, and providing a customer-friendly environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Operates a variety of office equipment, such as a personal computer, printer, photocopier, facsimile, scanner, or calculator
- Opens, sorts, and distributes mail for one or more managers
- Performs clerical tasks related to job responsibilities and departmental projects, including but not limited to typing and proofreading letters, memorandums, forms, and reports
- Maintains and files department documents
- Assists with the distribution of information to the public, students, and faculty by phone, mail, or other appropriate means
- May provide support to assigned area during college representation functions
- Maintains confidentiality of all records and databases associated with assigned area
- Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to gain knowledge of the rules and procedures of the college
- Ability to maintain good relationships with the public, students, faculty and staff
- Show a professional presence in dress, speaking, handwriting, and use of personal cell phone during working hours
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
- Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED
- Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate is $11.32 - $14.55, depending on education, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits Marketing Statement No job description available
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How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
Organization
Working at Lone Star College
Lone Star College continues to be a leader in higher education while experiencing unpreceded growth. Lone Star College is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the nation and is always seeking qualified and dedicated people to join our team. Our employees take advantage of state of the art learning and technology centers that focus on student success. It\u2019s no wonder LSC continues to be recognized as a Top 10 degree producer by Community College Week.
It\u2019s an exciting time to be a part of Lone Star College. We\u2019re redefining the community college experience for our students, and our community. LSC created the Honors College for high achieving students in 2013 to push beyond just offering a limited number of honors courses. The Center for Civic Engagement launched in 2015 to increase student civic responsibility and help make our community a better place to live. We continue to expand and refine our workforce education and career training programs in partnership with regional and global employers and a rigorous alignment to their needs. LSC leads statewide reverse transfer, student success and pathway projects to increase student completion rates and improve learning outcomes.
And we\u2019re increasing our international focus to support the increasingly global nature of our workforce.
At Lone Star College, tomorrow starts today. LSC is building the community college of tomorrow by taking action today.
Visit www.LoneStar.edu to learn more about how LSC is changing the way people think about community colleges.