Part Time Student Assistant, Government Relations

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-System Office in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Part-Time Student Assistant in Government Relations to provide routine administrative support to multiple individuals or offices. The role involves logging information, assisting with mail, preparing basic documents, and directing inquiries.

Candidates must be currently enrolled as Lone Star students and hold a High School diploma or GED. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $11.32 to $14.55, with background checks and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be currently enrolled as a Lone Star student.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates office equipment such as PC, printer, scanner, calculator.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail for one or more managers.
• Types and proofs letters, memorandums, forms, and reports.
• Maintains and files department documents.
• Distributes information to the public, students, and faculty by phone, mail, or other means.
• Provides support during college representation functions.
• Maintains confidentiality of all records and databases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Professional presence

Rules knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Currently enrolled Lone Star student

Job description

Job Title: Part Time Student Assistant, Government Relations

Location: LSC-System Office

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 45181

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-System Office

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.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Student Assistant I 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 the 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 is $11.32 - $14.55, depending on education, experience, and qualifications.

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.