Part-Time Student Worker, College Work Study-State

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Excellent work/life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Student Assistant to perform standard administrative duties including sorting mail, answering inquiries, and providing a customer-friendly environment.

The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates must be enrolled as students at Lone Star.

The position offers an hourly pay rate of $13.00 and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail required for clerical tasks.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills needed.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with public and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard administrative duties for multiple individuals.
• Operate various office equipment including PC, printer, and calculator.
• Sort and distribute mail, prepare basic documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current enrollment as a Lone Star student

Job description

Purpose and Scope

The Student Assistant performs standard administrative duties for multiple individuals or customers. Responsibilities are routine and may be repetitive. Tasks 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

• Operate various office equipment such as PC, printer, photocopier, fax, scanner, and calculator.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail for one or more managers.
• Perform clerical tasks related to job responsibilities and departmental projects, including typing and proofreading letters, memorandums, forms, and reports.
• Maintain and file departmental documents.
• Assist with distribution of information to the public, students, and faculty by phone, mail, or other appropriate means.
• Provide support to assigned area during college representation functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records and databases associated with assigned area.
• Perform 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 learn the rules and procedures of the college.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with the public, students, faculty, and staff.
• Present a professional appearance in dress, speaking, handwriting, and use of personal cell phone during working hours.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Employees sit comfortably to perform tasks. The job may involve some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.
• Work performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current enrollment as a Lone Star student pursuing a course of study.

Salary

Hourly pay rate: $13.00.

Benefits

A supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program; more information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.