Part-Time Student Assistant, College Work Study-Federal Off-site

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,434 - 26,254; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Part-Time Student Assistant under the College Work Study program for an off-site location. The role performs standard administrative duties and supports multiple managers with routine tasks.

The position emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and professional conduct in a climate-controlled environment. Responsibilities include basic typing, mail handling, data entry, and assisting with information distribution to students, faculty, and the public.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Lone Star College and meeting SAP requirements.
• Basic clerical tasks include typing, proofreading, filing, and handling mail.

Responsibilities

• Operate standard office equipment (PC, printer, scanner, calculator).
• Open, sort, and distribute mail for managers.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing letters, memos, forms and reports.
• Maintain and file department documents.
• Assist with disseminating information to students, staff and the public by phone, mail, or other methods.
• Provide support during college representation functions as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of college rules

Relationship building

Professional presence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Part‑Time Student Assistant, College Work Study‑Federal Off‑site

Location

LSC‑University Park

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Full/Part Time

Part‑Time

Job ID

44953

Job Description

The Part‑time College Work Study student performs standard administrative duties for multiple individuals or customers through a third‑party entity at an off‑site location. 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.
• Work is performed through third‑party companies, such as Habitat for Humanity, at various off‑site locations.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be currently enrolled at Lone Star College, pursuing a course of study, and meet SAP requirements.

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $16.22

Legal Notice

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