Coordinator III

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 48,152 - 55,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Wellness programs

Paid holidays & vacation

Professional development

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Coordinator III to oversee day-to-day and some long-term operations within a large, system-wide area. The role emphasizes leadership, planning, evaluation and process improvement across diverse programs while ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of related work experience. The hiring salary range is $48,152–$55,375, with a full benefits package including tuition waiver and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination
• Ability to analyze reports and maintain spreadsheets
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily and some long-term operations of the assigned area
• Maintains knowledge of the area and serves as SME and liaison for internal/external constituents
• Develops and maintains data, spreadsheets and reports
• Ensures compliance with local/state/federal policies and regulations
• Supervises and trains staff; plans workloads and training materials
• Plans calendars, meetings, events including site selection, marketing and training materials
• Monitors resources and budget; manages requisitions and approvals

Skills

Attention to detail

Data reporting

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone 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 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-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, TX77381.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Coordinator III provides oversight and facilitation of day-to-day and some long-term operations within a large and/or System-wide area of specialty, playing a strong role in leading, planning, developing, evaluating, and improving area of responsibility. Assigned area and responsibilities will be extensive and/or highly specialized. May be responsible for the success of the assigned area, ensuring smooth and efficient operations as well as compliance with policies, procedures and a variety of local, state and federal regulations. Coordinates logistics, services and support surrounding significant/diverse programs or departments. Makes and communicates process decisions based on best practices.

Essential Job Functions

1. Oversees daily and some long-term operations of assigned area. Actively maintains up-to-date knowledge of area and acts as a Subject Matter Expert within area and as a point of contact and liaison for internal and external constituents
2. Performs research relevant to area of specialty. Develops, monitors and maintains a variety of spreadsheets, databases, reports, and presents findings to internal/external constituents (may include LSCS Managers/Executives, community members, and/or outside groups and organizations)
3. Enter, tracks and maintains a variety of data, including documents, spreadsheets and databases
4. May be responsible for ensuring and maintaining compliance with local/state/federal compliance of processes and documentation within assigned area
5. Supervises, trains and develops department staff. Schedules and prioritizes work and activities and develops and organizes training materials
6. Creates methods of evaluation of assigned area. Analyzes results and makes recommendations for revisions to objectives and strategies, with a focus on continuous program improvement. Takes part (or takes Lead) in developing new programs.
7. Coordinates and manages various department and management calendars and schedules. Plans, schedules and coordinates various meetings/seminars/events, including site selection and preparation, marketing and training materials, and general support.
8. Monitors and controls resources such as office supplies and equipment needed within the department. Submits requisitions, and reviews and approves/denies purchase requests in accordance with the budget.
9. Manages or assists with management of the department budget
10. Takes part in and/or leads special projects as needed
11. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Excellent knowledge of general office and software applications
• Ability to prepare and analyze reports
• Possesses excellent organizational skills
• Strong multi-tasking abilities with the ability to prioritize duties
• High level of customer service

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 & 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

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization in coordinator position area

Salary

Hiring salary range is $48,152 - $55,375. Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

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 and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

EEO Statement

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