Part-Time Student Assistant, Visual Communications

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Kingwood is seeking a Part-Time Student Assistant in Visual Communications to support campus activities and administrative tasks. The role involves general office duties, mail handling, and customer service for students and staff.

The selected candidate must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student, with attention to detail and professional conduct. The position offers a supportive work environment at the Kingwood campus.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail relevant to student aide tasks.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills for a campus setting.
• Ability to learn and apply Lone Star College rules and procedures.
• Capable of maintaining positive relationships with public, students and staff.
• Maintain a professional presence in appearance and conduct during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate common office equipment including PC, printer, scanner and calculator.
• Open, sort and distribute mail for one or more managers.
• Perform clerical tasks: typing, proofreading, forms and reports.
• Maintain and file department documents.
• Distribute information to students, faculty and the public by various channels.
• Provide support during college representation events as needed.
• Keep records confidential and adhere to data privacy.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of college rules

Relationship building

Professional presence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Student Assistant, Visual Communications

Location: LSC-Kingwood

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 45270

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-Kingwood

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-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

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 rate: $7.25

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance and more.

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