Part-Time, College Work Study - State

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 15,594 - 20,044; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Student Assistant to perform administrative duties and support operations. The role requires a commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors and strong communication skills. Candidates must be currently enrolled students at Lone Star College, holding a High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities include operating office equipment, sorting mail, and assisting with public inquiries. The pay rate ranges from $11.32 to $14.55 per hour. A background check is required for all positions.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with the public, students, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard administrative duties for multiple individuals.
• Operate office equipment like PCs and printers.
• Sort, open, and distribute mail for managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

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

Location: 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 inquiries, 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

Hourly Pay Rate is $11.32 - $14.55.

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