Part-Time Student Assistant, College Work Study-Federal

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 15,594 - 20,044; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is hiring a Student Assistant to perform standard administrative duties including filing, sorting mail, and providing customer service support. The role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

The position is ideal for currently enrolled Lone Star students pursuing a course of study, offering hourly pay of $11.32 to $14.55. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain experience in a professional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate office equipment including computers and printers.
• Sort and distribute mail for managers.
• Maintain and file departmental documents.
• Assist with public distribution of information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Currently enrolled Lone Star student

Job description

Job Description

The Student Assistant performs standard administrative duties for multiple individuals or customers. Activities are routine and may be repetitive. Basic duties may include receiving and logging information, making copies, sorting and distributing mail, preparing correspondence or basic documents, answering routine questions and inquiries, providing information and directions, and providing a customer friendly environment.

Essential Job Functions

1. Operates a variety of office equipment, such as a personal computer, printer, photocopier, facsimile, scanner, or calculator
2. Opens, sorts, and distributes mail for one or more managers
3. Performs clerical tasks related to job responsibilities and departmental projects, including but not limited to typing and proofreading letters, memorandums, forms and reports
4. Maintains and files department documents
5. Assists with distribution of information to the public, students and faculty by phone, mail, or other appropriate means
6. May provide support to assigned area during college representation functions
7. Maintains confidentiality of all records and databases associated with assigned area
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to gain knowledge of the rules and procedures of the college
• Ability to maintain good relationships with the public, students, faculty and staff
• Show a professional presence in dress, speaking, handwriting, and use of personal cell phone during working hours

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
• Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate range is $11.32 to $14.55

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