Part-Time Specialist III, Admissions

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College-Tomball is seeking a Part-Time Specialist III, Admissions to guide prospective students through the admissions process and ensure they are prepared to register for courses. You will be the initial contact, helping applicants complete applications, meet placement requirements, and connect with advisors for program planning.

This role emphasizes accurate documentation, strong customer service, and collaboration with campus teams to support enrollment events and new-student

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in higher education admissions or related student-services environment is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with completing the admissions application and new student checklist.
• Evaluate transcripts and test scores for readiness and guide interpretation of requirements.
• Explain LSCS degree/program options and available campus services to students.
• Coordinate outreach events and campus tours with team members.
• Support orientation programs in the absence of team members and assist with testing vouchers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Specialist III, Admissions

Location: LSC-Tomball

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 45473

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For®

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Tomball

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third-oldest college at LSCS. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH®'program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library and an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

The address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The key role of the PT Specialist III, Admissions position is to consistently assist students with completing all steps of the admissions process so that students are able to register for classes. Each step plays a critical role in ensuring that students are "college ready" and are set up to be successful. Overall, the position is an important first point of contact for students to feel welcomed, informed and oriented to campus.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assist students with completing the admissions application and completing the new student checklist: vaccination requirement/waiver form, placement testing, new student orientation and connecting students with academic advisors
2. Evaluate transcripts and ACT/SAT scores for college readiness and explaining the meaning of college readiness
3. Provide a high level of advice to students in terms of explaining the degree/program types and options that LSCS offers as well as disseminating information to students about all of the services that are available on campus
4. Assist team members in coordinating outreach programs and events both on and off campus such as; Preview Days, Campus Tours and Enrollment Week Campaigns
5. Assist team members with coordinating the New Student Orientation program in their absence or in the event that extra support is needed
6. May determine residency requirementsAssist with phone calls, emails and LiveChat
7. Assist with testing vouchers and testing processes
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

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

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.92

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, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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