Part-Time Specialist III, Campus Service Centers

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College-University Park is seeking a Part-Time Specialist III, Campus Service Center to guide new and returning students through enrollment and admissions processes. You will assist with online applications, interpret the course catalog, and help students plan their schedules.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will work at the campus information desk, supporting students and coordinating with Advisors as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that support student services.

Responsibilities

• Provide admissions/enrollment information and assist with enrollment/registration.
• Assist students with section selections, schedules, and transfer questions.
• Operate the information counter, phone center, and data entry center.
• Advise on testing/placement policies and degree plan requests.
• Enter data in iStar (PeopleSoft) and other systems.
• Develop informational materials for new/prospective students.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Communication skills

DSO eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iStar (PeopleSoft)

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Specialist III, Campus Service Centers

Location: LSC-University Park

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 45274

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 has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

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.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

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

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Specialist III, Campus Service Center is responsible for providing guidance to new and returning students on enrollment/admissions processes. Provide assistance with on-line application and enrollment and assists with interpretation of course catalog and semester schedules.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides a high level of admissions/enrollment-related information and assistance to potential, new, and returning students. This includes but is not limited to assisting with enrollment/registration paperwork and processes, assisting students with sections selections, semester load, schedules, course transferability, online registration assistance, etc. Refers students to appropriate Specialists or Advisors to assist with questions that are beyond this position's scope of responsibility
2. Works the college's information counter, phone center, and data entry center
3. Provides information and referrals to students who are unable to enroll due to holds, pre-requisites, testing requirements
4. Advises, interprets, and implements district/state policies regarding testing and placement
5. Processes degree plan requests and enters data for evaluating incoming transcripts
6. Performs a variety of data entry functions in iStar (PeopleSoft) and other systems
7. Develops and distributes informational materials for new/prospective students
8. Assists with information for website, with tracking benchmarks, and with hiring and training of part-time and student workers
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Eligible to be Designated School Official per USCIS guidelines
• 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 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.