Part-Time Specialist IV, Retention

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; 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 PT Specialist IV to support at-risk students through the Early Alert and Success Connections programs. You will serve as a contact for the Retention department, manage data, and collaborate with faculty to connect students with available resources.

This role emphasizes proactive outreach, training staff, and maintaining current knowledge of campus resources to improve student success throughout the semester.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and act as general point-of-contact for the Retention department.
• Enter, track and maintain data, documents, spreadsheets and databases.
• Work one-on-one with at-risk students identified through the Early Alert Program to assess needs and refer them to resources.
• Market and provide Success Connections and Early Alert program training to faculty and staff.
• Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of available resources and services.
• Assist with research, analysis and evaluation of programs, and create reports with recommendations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Software proficiency

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability 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" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has beenrecognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, aswell as its focus on student access and success. Convenientlylocated off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone StarCollege-University Park is known as the "community's college,"providing students with highly affordable degree and certificateprograms that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or leadto direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center forScience & 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 IV will assist Lone Star College studentsidentified as ¿at-risk¿ through the Early Alert Program. Theposition will also provide crucial support to the SuccessConnections Program through contact and communication withprospective and enrolled students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist with daily operations and act as generalpoint-of-contact for the Retention department
2. Enter, track and maintain a variety of data, documents,spreadsheets and databases
3. Work one-on-one with ¿at-risk¿ students identified through theEarly Alert Program to assess needs and refer them to availableresources/services; continuously reach out and monitor studentneeds throughout the semester
4. Market and provide Success Connections and Early Alert programtraining to faculty and staff
5. Actively research and maintain up-to-day knowledge of allavailable resources and services
6. Assist with research, analysis and evaluation of program,creation of reports and presentation of findings and suggestionsfor program improvements
7. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use software products
• Ability to work on multiple projects

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice 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 minimalexposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related workexperience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $16.66

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, 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.