Part-Time Peer Mentor - State

This position will mentor and advise students about higher education, including the financial aid, completing FAFSA application, and Apply Texas application. Mentor will also provide financial aid options and assist students with finding and utilizing appropriate resources.

• Filing
• Copying
• Faxing
• Provide general information related to the department
• Record maintenance, preparation and review of forms, data entry
• Maintain inventory
• Set up Financial Aid equipment (such as go-center computers)
• Event preparation and support
• Collect and record data
• Maintain knowledge of multiple programs
• Provide limited technology support to end users
• Interpret regulations and policies
• Maintain and/or process records

Essential Job Functions:

• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Communication skills (written and oral)
• Working knowledge of general office procedures and practices
• Proficiency with one or more office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

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

Job Description:

• PURPOSE AND SCOPE: This position will mentor and advise students about higher education, including the financial aid, completing FAFSA application, and Apply Texas application. Mentor will also provide financial aid options and assist students with finding and utilizing appropriate resources.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED. Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study.
• SALARY: Hourly Pay Rate is $16.22
• 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. Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

Special Instructions:

• 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.