Part-Time Intern, Outreach

Purpose and Scope

The Intern supports the assigned department by performing task-oriented duties while providing administrative and operational support on campus. Divisions may include but are not limited to Communications, Outreach & Engagement; Office of Technology Services; Student Services; Administrative Services; Legal Services; Human Resources; and academic divisions.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, and coordinating correspondence
• Inputs, updates, and maintains data in organizational databases and calendars ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information
• Supports customers, if applicable, including answering queries and providing information by way of in-person or electronic communications, campus tours, or at events on or off campus
• Aids in the planning, execution, and completion of initiatives and events, which may include presentations, conducting research, compiling data, and preparing materials and reports
• Provides data entry and customer service support within designated departments such as Finance and OTS
• Aids the Communications office with Recruitment efforts such as making phone calls, events, maintaining outreach spreadsheets, creating social media posts and/or marketing materials

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent
• Excellent technical knowledge of network, PC Hardware, and software
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in performing tasks
• Ability to work well within a diverse population as well as autonomously
• Ability to contribute positively to team dynamics and outcomes
• Ability to handle sensitive information
• Ability to exhibit professionalism in conduct, integrity, punctuality, and adherence to workplace expectations and policies

Physical Abilities

• The work is both sedentary with the employee sitting comfortably to do the work and can also require long periods of standing and lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds.
• May be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile.
• No additional 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

Job Description

The Intern supports the assigned department by performing task-oriented duties while providing administrative and operational support on campus. Divisions may include but are not limited to Communications, Outreach & Engagement; Office of Technology Services; Student Services; Administrative Services; Legal Services; Human Resources; and academic divisions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent
• Excellent technical knowledge of network, PC Hardware, and software
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in performing tasks
• Ability to work well within a diverse population as well as autonomously
• Ability to contribute positively to team dynamics and outcomes
• Ability to handle sensitive information
• Ability to exhibit professionalism in conduct, integrity, punctuality, and adherence to workplace expectations and policies

Physical Abilities

• The work is both sedentary with the employee sitting comfortably to do the work and can also require long periods of standing and lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds.
• May be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile.
• No additional 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

Campus Marketing Statement

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. Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

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