Part Time Staff Assistant II

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

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 PT Staff Assistant II, Division Support, performs standard and some advanced administrative duties. Duties include receiving and logging information, making copies, preparing correspondence and basic documents, answering routine questions and inquiries, maintaining databases, and tracking data. The PT Staff Assistant II, Division Support, is responsible for providing departmental support by coordinating office activities and meetings to achieve optimum office productivity. This position provides direct support to all division personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Operates a variety of office equipment, such as a personal computer, printer, photocopier, facsimile, scanner, or calculator
2. Provides information and assistance with routine and non-routine tasks and resolve issues for multiple individuals/faculty and customers/students; Assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors by handling their requests and providing routine information; Provides excellent customer service support
3. Responsible for procurement, budget management, and reconciling accounts while communicating with internal and external vendors; Monitors expenses charged against department accounts and tracks on budget spreadsheets; Reconciles ProCard and T&E card expenses as they post; Maintains budget reports for purchases expensed, encumbered, and the remaining balances; Creates all travel and expense reports for department staff; Responsible for requisitions and purchase orders; Responsible for ordering business cards for division staff
4. Provides relevant technical support for students (with computers, laptops, phones, printers, copiers, and scanners)
5. Manages inventory of assets and supplies, sourcing for suppliers (vendors), and submitting invoices
6. Participates in developing new programs and maintaining departmental records, student files, and other documents
7. Creates procedures for a variety of office duties to better streamline office functions
8. Recruits, trains, and supervises student workers
9. Oversees suite appearance via facilities department when needed
10. Assists with information sessions, making sure that there is a sign-in sheet, certificates, and signs posted
11. Submits marketing requests and work requests and takes care of general maintenance requests for the division
12. Orders office supplies to support daily operations
13. Generates reports that help others track, evaluate, and complete tasks; The requests may come from or be assigned by a manager, instructor, or counselor in the division; These items may include but are not limited to syllabus and vitae checks, adjunct leave hours per instructor, important dates to e-mail to instructors such as Official day and W day, rosters with telephone numbers, and academic advising rosters, etc.
14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with common office software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of relevant experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60

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

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