Job Title

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Groves (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College Port Arthur in Groves, TX seeks a full-time, on-site administrator to support daily operations for students, staff, and faculty. The role emphasizes accurate recordkeeping, responsive service, and collaboration across departments within the college.

Candidates should bring strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to learn campus systems. Prior experience in higher education or administrative settings is beneficial and aligns with LSCPA values of integrity

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication with students, staff, and community members.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with common office software and ability to learn campus systems and tools.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address student and operational needs effectively.
• Ability to collaborate and work in diverse teams to support an inclusive educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to support daily operations.
• Provide responsive service and maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Assist with academic or student support functions and coordinate activities or events.
• Follow institutional policies and procedures and communicate clearly within a team.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Office software

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary education or certifications preferred

Job description

Company Description Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) is a two-year open enrollment college located in Port Arthur, Texas, offering academic transfer degrees along with business and technology certificate and degree programs. The college’s mission is to provide learning experiences that prepare students to continue their education or enter the workforce. LSCPA’s vision focuses on enhancing lives by expanding opportunities through quality education. The institution values students’ educational achievements and personal enrichment, recognizes employees’ contributions to student success, improvement, integrity, and honesty, and appreciates the community’s long-standing support. Together, these principles create a student-centered environment for learning, growth, and service.

Role Description This full-time, on-site role is based in Groves, TX and supports LSCPA’s mission by contributing to high-quality educational and administrative services. The position involves collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to ensure effective daily operations, providing responsive service, and maintaining accurate documentation and records. The role may include assisting with academic or student support functions, coordinating activities or events, and following institutional policies and procedures. The individual in this position is expected to communicate clearly, work reliably within a team, and contribute to a positive, inclusive campus environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with students, employees, and community members.
• Candidates should possess organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with common office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email) and the ability to learn institutional systems and tools.
• Candidates should possess problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address student and operational needs effectively and appropriately.
• Candidates should possess collaboration and interpersonal skills to work well in diverse teams and support an inclusive educational environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; postsecondary education or relevant certifications are preferred, especially in fields related to education, administration, or student services.
• Prior experience in a higher education, customer service, or administrative setting is beneficial.
• Commitment to LSCPA’s values of integrity, continuous improvement, and student success is essential.