Part-Time Student Worker, College Work Study-Federal

Lone Star College; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Tomball is seeking a Part-Time Student Worker (Federal Work-Study) to perform standard office duties in a campus office. The position is temporary, requires current enrollment as a Lone Star student and a high school diploma or GED.

The Student Assistant will log information, answer routine inquiries, sort mail, prepare documents, and support campus staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication are essential.
• Able to learn college rules and procedures quickly.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate office equipment (PC, printer, scanner, etc).
• Open, sort, and distribute mail for managers or office area.
• Type and proofread letters, forms and reports.
• Maintain and file department documents.
• Assist with information distribution to students, staff and the public by phone, mail or other channels.
• Provide support during college representation functions as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Procedural knowledge

Relationship building

Professional presence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Part-Time Student Worker, College Work Study-Federal

Location

LSC-Tomball

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-Tomball

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.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

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 inquires, 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

$13.00

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.