Part Time Student Assistant, Government Relations

Lone Star College; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-System Office is seeking a Part-Time Student Assistant in Government Relations. The role performs standard administrative duties for multiple individuals, such as logging information, handling mail, and assisting with basic documents at the System Office in The Woodlands, TX.

Hourly pay ranges from $11.32 to $14.55, depending on education and experience, with temporary status and part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a Lone Star College student.
• Familiar with general office procedures and clerical tasks.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate office equipment such as PC, printer, copier, scanner, calculator.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail for managers.
• Type and proofread letters, memos, forms, and reports.
• Maintain and file department documents.
• Distribute information to public, students and faculty by phone, mail, or other means.
• Support college representation functions as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records and databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal and organizational

Professional presence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Part Time Student Assistant, Government Relations

Job ID 45181

Location LSC-System Office

Full/Part Time Part-Time

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Commitment to Mission

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.

Benefits Marketing Statement

No job description available

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

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.