Part-Time Specialist III, Student Services

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College-Kingwood in Houston area seeks a Part-time Specialist III, Student Services to guide students through registration, advising, and financial aid processes. You will help students understand degree requirements and transfer options, and assist with transcripts and degreed audit data.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and independent work in a college setting, with a focus on exceptional student service and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with registration and admissions processes.
• Provide academic advising and information on transferability.
• Counsel in areas such as financial aid and student records.
• Orient students to help them succeed in college settings.
• May advise high school students/parents on dual credit requirements.
• Process transcripts and maintain Degree Audit system data.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Change management

Detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

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.

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

• Opportunity through financial resilience
• Leading in academic excellence
• Strength in culture and talent development
• 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-Kingwood

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.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in students' lives and grow professionally. LSC-Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life, and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming, and dental hygiene.

The address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purposes and Scope

The Part-time Specialist III, Student Services has in-depth knowledge of functions and processes throughout the scope of the specialty area. This position acts a primary expert and provides advice and information to others. Ensures that all College and department policies and procedures surrounding assigned area are implemented/carried out correctly by others. Primarily performs specialized, specific functions requiring knowledge and experience in a particular field, area or department function. Typical duties may include information gathering and review, presentation of information in verbal or written form, some interpretation of information.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists students in processes relating to registration and admissions including academic advising on course transferability
• Provides advice and counsel in areas of expertise such as academic advising, financial aid, and student records
• Informs and orients students in order to help them succeed in college setting
• May advise high school students and parents on requirements for dual credit, admissions and determines exceptional admission
• May provide expertise to others in the processing of transcripts
• May analyze transfer coursework, accreditation, catalogs and numbering/grading systems to affect and maintain the Degree Audit system files
• May determine residency requirements
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High-level computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change
• Ability to gain and retain extensive details regarding policies, procedures, and programs

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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.