Part-time Intern, Admissions & Records

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 17,729 - 25,251; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Job summary

A Texas educational institution seeks a PT Intern for Admissions and Records. The intern will support New Student Orientation and assist at the Welcome Desk, helping students with admissions and enrollment processes. Responsibilities include guiding tours, processing forms, and supporting recruitment initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, and a high school diploma or GED is required. This role offers an hourly pay rate of $15.60 and various benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with New Student Orientation as an Orientation Leader.
• Work at the Welcome Desk, assisting students with admissions.
• Support students with registration and account holds.
• Process registration and records-related forms.
• Support calling campaigns and recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Results-oriented mindset

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose and Scope

The PT Intern, Admissions and Records, provides support for New Student Orientation by serving as a presenter, guide, small group leader, and assisting at the Welcome Desk and Enrollment Lab. The intern also provides information to faculty, staff, students, and community members while representing the college in a professional and welcoming manner.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assist team members with events, including New Student Orientation, Premier Orientation, and Enrollment Week, by serving as an Orientation Leader. Responsibilities include supporting NSO tours, assisting during registration sessions, helping students navigate iStar functions, obtaining their LSC ID/Library Card, and providing general guidance and support throughout the process.
2. Work at the Welcome Desk, assisting students with admissions checklist items and directing students to correct departments.
3. Provide support to new and current students with Apply Texas, registration, and account holds in the enrollment lab.
4. Process various registration and records‑related forms, including transcripts, AP scores, TSI, SAT, and ACT scores.
5. Provide support for calling campaigns and other recruitment or student initiatives.
6. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and work effectively with a wide variety of students from various socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be results‑oriented and self‑motivated.

Physical Abilities

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above‑average agility and dexterity.

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.

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.

Benefits

By joining our institution, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and more.

EEO Statement

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