Part Time Specialist III, Business Svcs

Vodafone; Texas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a PT Specialist III who will handle procurement tasks, assist with purchasing and Accounts Payable, and guide students on financial matters. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and a high school diploma, thrive in a collaborative environment, and be able to manage several duties effectively.

Benefits

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and accounting skills required.
• Proficient with standard software and PCs.
• High school diploma or GED necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement card accounts and maintain data.
• Guide campus personnel on accounts payable accuracy.
• Assist students with account and payment activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

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" recognizes colleges successful in creating great workplaces and understanding organizational culture factors in higher education.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Online

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training to 80,000+ students each semester. It was named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC comprises eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence, and Lone Star Corporate College. LSC-Online, the newest campus, offers courses fully online, led by dedicated instructors, with a guaranteed schedule for completing programs in two years if desired.

Location: 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope:

The PT Specialist III handles procurement cards, provides assistance and training, audits transactions, runs reports, analyzes data, and reports findings. They assist with purchasing, Accounts Payable, and credit cards, train travel and expense prepay auditors, and manage cash handling and student accounts receivable. They ensure departmental operations are effective, review reports, and guide students and staff on tuition, fees, payment plans, and collections.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Analyze procurement card accounts, report violations, issue cards, and maintain data.
2. Train on purchasing guidelines, enter requisitions, and assist with contracts.
3. Guide campus personnel on direct pay and accounts payable accuracy.
4. Train and assist Travel and Expense processes, acting as SME and backup.
5. Create budget journals, perform year-end processes, and handle journal entries and reconciliations.
6. Assist students with account and payment activities.
7. Manage third-party billing, collections, and reporting for student accounts.
8. Validate and adjust student accounts per guidelines.
9. Assist cashiers and handle refunds and vendor requests.
10. Participate in campus hiring committees.
11. Record receivables payments, prepare deposits.
12. Guide students on payment plans, financial agreements, and obtaining forms.
13. Assist students with waivers and related processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Proficiency with standard software and PCs.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and work in a flexible environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and resolve problems.
• Competence in processing purchase orders and budget recommendations.

Physical Abilities:

The work is primarily sedentary with some walking, standing, bending, and light carrying. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions:

• Use of standard office equipment in a climate-controlled environment.
• Interaction with internal and external contacts.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

Salary:

Hourly rate: $15.14.

Benefits Marketing Statement:

Join a supportive organization with excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, retirement plan, and more.

Special Instructions:

Apply online via the Job Search page, attaching necessary documents with Job ID# in the file name. Include additional materials for instructional positions.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted online. We do not accept fax, email, mail, or hand-delivered applications. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Lone Star College participates in E-Verify and is an EEO employer, subject to background checks.