"Part-time Administrative Assistant I, Mi Familia Mi Futuro (G)"

Job Details

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.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Part-Time Administrative Assistant I, Mi Familia Mi Futuro will be responsible for providing detailed and task-oriented support to an LSC Executive and to the department team as assigned. Will perform standard administrative work and ensure efficient day-to-day operation of the office. The Administrative Assistant will resolve problems that arise from students, faculty and staff, handle sensitive and confidential records, assist with budget issues, and act as a liaison on behalf of their assigned executive.
This is a temporary grant-funded position. Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next is dependent upon continued grant-funding.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs a variety of administrative and operational support functions for assigned executive and department. This may include but is not limited to; creating and monitoring a variety of reports; making travel arrangements and completing related paperwork; maintaining a variety of information/data for executive’s review; ensuring all action items and resulting documents are processed/finalized appropriately; sorting and prioritizes mail; maintaining calendars; planning, scheduling and coordinating a variety of meetings (individual and group) etc.
2. Orders and maintains a variety of supplies (office supplies and furniture, computer equipment, promotional items, food and beverages for meetings/events etc.). Processes purchase orders and P-card purchases for individuals, department, and grant program
3. Monitors multiple budgets and runs a variety of related reports
4. May maintain dashboard for division and notify employees of meeting necessary deadlines
5. Operates a variety of office equipment and utilizes one or more standard business software packages at a superior level
6. Coordinates with internal and external executive-level staff to accomplish moderately complex activities such as identifying and scheduling outside speakers, and developing agendas or recreational programs for meetings and events
7. Plans, assists with and attends a variety of meetings, committees, and events. Takes minutes and disseminates information to all relevant constituents as needed
8. Some positions may assist student as needed, including but not limited to processing documents/correspondence, answering general questions, assisting with general issues, etc.
9. Enters requisitions as needed; reviews requisitions with problems to assist requestors with issues. Enters contracts and addresses issues, enters receipts as needed, and submits W-9 forms for processing. Troubleshoots PO’s. Runs reports to view budget status as well as outstanding purchase orders
10. Assists and provides training for staff and faculty as it applies to various tasks in iStar: travel & expenses, contracts, purchasing, procurement cards, ap inquiry, query reporting, budget reporting, journal entries, and budget transfers
11. Ensure policies and procedures of the system, including grants accounting, are followed to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
12. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficient in the use of computers and related software for word processing, spread sheets, and database management; Specific software experience in Windows and Microsoft Office
College level oral and written communication skills are essential
Demonstrated soft skills necessary for office management
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
Attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with overlapping time-frames and deadlines
Ability to use and learn new software products
Ability to document and track expenses

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 and at least 3 year of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Degree

Salary
Hourly Pay Rate is $20.29.

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, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
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Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.