Job Title: Part-Time Staff Assistant II, Dean and Academic Support
Location: LSC-Kingwood
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 35352
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, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Advance Equity
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

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-Kingwood

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 seven colleges, ten centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online, is continuously named Great Colleges to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Campus address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Staff Assistant II, Dean and Academic Support 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.

ESSENTIAL 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. Assist in procurement processing, budget reporting, reconciling payroll, and HR functions. Responsible for ordering business cards and processing access cards, and as assigned. Responsible for tracking academic paperwork and processes.
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. Oversee Suite appearance through facilities department when needed
9. Submit work requests and take care of general maintenance requests for the division
10. Order office supplies to support daily operations
11. Responsible for processing department forms and tracking spreadsheets and checking and distributing department mail
12. 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.
13. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND 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 assignments

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of relevant experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $12.02

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 a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Special Instructions

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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.