Part-Time, College Work Study - Federal

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College invites applications for a Student Assistant position within our administrative team at the Houston area campus. The role involves routine clerical duties, customer service to students and staff, mail distribution, and basic document preparation in a dynamic campus environment.

Candidates must be enrolled as Lone Star students, have a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate strong attention to detail, reliability, and professional conduct while supporting multiple offices

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks and support multiple individuals.

Responsibilities

• Operates office equipment and handles mail distribution.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail for managers.
• Performs clerical tasks, including typing and proofreading letters and reports.
• Maintains and files department documents.
• Assists with information distribution to students, faculty and the public.
• Supports college representation events as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and databases.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High School diploma or GED

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-Online

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.

LSC-Online is an independent campus led by a Campus President, committed to academic excellence and student success. LSC-Online provides flexible learning options and skills-based online learning so that students can complete the programs in two years or less.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070.

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 info 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

Hourly Pay Rate 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 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.