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Part-Time Staff Assistant II, Student Life

Employer
Lone Star College
Location
Houston, TX

Job Details

DescriptionCommitment 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, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.


Cultural Beliefs:
  • Students Matter
  • Inspire Excellence
  • Act Intentionally
  • Better Together
  • No Fear!
  • Trust!
The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” 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 was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance.

  Campus Marketing Statement:


Lone Star College-University Park

  Lone Star College offers high-quality, affordable academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion.

  LSC, which consists of six colleges, eight centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online, was named a 2017 Great Colleges to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

  Founded in 2010, LSC-University Park is located on a 71-acre campus that includes the comprehensive Lone Star College campus along with Lone Star Corporate College, the LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Center, multiple university partners, a charter high school, several commercial tenants and much more creating the college of the future. LSC-UP’s vision is to be nationally recognized as the model for the innovative college of the 21st century. LSC-UP’s “Invitation to Innovate” (i2i) has resulted in local, national and international awards and recognitions, including one patent.

  Campus address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070-2607.


Position Summary:


The Staff Assistant II performs standard and some advanced administrative duties. Duties include receiving and logging information, making copies, preparing correspondence and basic documents, answering routine questions and inquiries, maintaining databases and tracking data. He or She is responsible for providing departmental support by coordinating office activities and meetings to achieve optimum office productivity. He or She provides direct support to all division personnel.
Job Functions: 
  1. Operate a variety of office equipment, such as a personal computer, printer, photocopier, facsimile, scanner, or calculator
  2. Provide information & assistance with routine and non-routine task and resolves problems from a multiple of individuals/faculty and customers/students. Assist students, faculty, staff and visitors by handling their requests and providing routine information. Provide excellent customer service support
  3. Responsible for procurement, budget management, reconciling accounts while communicating with internal and external vendors. Monitor expenses charged against department accounts and track on budget spreadsheets. Reconcile ProCard and T&E card expenses as they post. Maintain budget report for purchases expensed, encumbered, and the remaining balance. Create all travel and expense reports for department staff. Responsible for requisitions and purchase orders. Responsible for ordering business cards for division staff
  4. Provide relevant technical support for students (with computers, laptops, phones, printers, copiers, and scanners)
  5. Manage inventory of assets and supplies, sourcing for suppliers (vendors) and submitting invoices
  6. Participate in developing new programs, maintaining departmental records, student files and other documents
  7. Create procedures for a variety of office duties to better streamline office functions
  8. Recruit, train, and supervise student workers
  9. Oversee Suite appearance through facilities department when needed
  10. Assist with Information Sessions, making sure that there is a sign in sheet, certificates, signs being posted
  11. Submit marketing requests and work requests and take care of general maintenance requests for the division
  12. Order office and cashiering supplies to support daily operations
  13. Generate reports that help others track, evaluate, and complete tasks. The requests may come from or be assigned by manager, an instructor, or counselor in the division. These items may include but are not limited to syllabus and vitae checks, adjunct leave hours per instructors, important dates to e-mail to instructors like Official day and W day, rosters with telephone number, and academic advising rosters, etc.
  14. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned 
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency with common office software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignment

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. 
Salary:
$11.44 /per hour
Work Schedule & 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 
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    Duration of Job Posting:


    Position posted until filled



    QualificationsRequired:
    • High school diploma or GED
    Benefits Marketing Statement:
    By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in the TIAA-CREF retirement plan and more.
    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.

    http://jobs.lonestar.edu


    Primary Location: US-Texas-Houston
    Work Locations:
    20515 Highway 249 - LSC University Park (0800)
    20515 Highway 249
    Houston, 77070


    Job: Student Services
    Organization: LSC University Park - 08
    Schedule: Part-time
    Shift: Day Job
    Employee Status: Regular
    Job Posting: Nov 1, 2018, 9:12:36 AM

    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’s no wonder LSC continues to be recognized as a Top 10 degree producer by Community College Week.

    It’s an exciting time to be a part of Lone Star College. We’re 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’re 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.

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