College Work Study-Federal

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO Employer

Criminal background check

Job summary

Lone Star College-Kingwood is seeking a Student Assistant to perform routine administrative duties for multiple individuals. You will log information, handle mail, prepare basic documents, and answer routine questions in a customer-friendly environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and current enrollment as a Lone Star student. You will work in a campus office with standard equipment, supporting staff and students while upholding College policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study.

Responsibilities

• Operate office equipment including PC, printer, and scanner.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail for managers.
• Prepare letters, forms, and reports; proofread materials.
• Maintain and file department documents.
• Support information distribution by phone, mail, or email.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Professional appearance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Currently enrolled Lone Star student

Job description

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" 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-Kingwood

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 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-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.

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

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Student Assistant 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 inquires, providing information and directions and providing a customer friendly environment.

Essential Job Functions

1. Operates a variety of office equipment, such as a personal computer, printer, photocopier, facsimile, scanner, or calculator
2. Opens, sorts, and distributes mail for one or more managers
3. Performs clerical tasks related to job responsibilities and departmental projects, including but not limited to typing and proofreading letters, memorandums, forms and reports
4. Maintains and files department documents
5. Assists with distribution of information to the public, students and faculty by phone, mail, or other appropriate means
6. May provide support to assigned area during college representation functions
7. Maintains confidentiality of all records and databases associated with assigned area
8. 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

Hiring salary is $11.32 - $14.55

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 and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.