Part-Time Specialist III, Outreach

Mission Commitment

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.

Campus Overview

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. The system 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, serves a diverse student body and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene. The campus is located at 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Purpose and Scope

Under general/limited supervision this position is responsible for a significant function. It acts as a primary expert and provides advice and information to others, ensuring that all district policies and practices surrounding the function are implemented correctly. The role performs specialized, specific functions requiring knowledge and experience in a particular field, area, or department function. Typical duties include information gathering and review, presentation of information in verbal or written form, and some interpretation of information. At a higher level, the position also provides advice and counsel in areas of expertise such as academic advising, financial aid, and student records.

Essential Job Functions

• Represents the college at elementary, middle/intermediate, and high school visits, career, health, community, and corporate fairs, apartment tenants, and businesses to familiarize prospective students with assessment, evaluation, admission, and registration processes.
• Assists manager with coordination of on‑campus and off‑campus recruitment/retention‑focused events.
• Collaborates with campus resources to seek new information about the college to promote academic and co‑curricular programs to prospective students.
• Assists in prospective student follow‑up appointments and tracks students through the prospective student database system.
• Assists with testing vouchers and testing processes.
• Identifies and refers students with special needs to appropriate departments, specialized programs, and student success initiatives.
• Gives campus tours and creates relevant presentations about college information.
• Disperses information by various methods, including telephone calls, chats, emails, information tables, and public speaking engagements.
• Actively seeks new sources of recruitment and builds community partnerships within the service areas.
• Participates in various outreach events, committees, and initiatives on behalf of the college and department, as assigned by the department director.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lift and carry at least 10‑20 pounds to handle recruiting materials and set up for events.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse clientele in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to gain knowledge of the rules and procedures of the college.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with the public, students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency with common office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to organize functions to ensure compliance with due dates, deadlines, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to coach and transfer knowledge.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary; the employee typically sits comfortably to perform duties. Some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items (papers, books, small parts), or driving an automobile may be required. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment. The employee interfaces 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.

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.92

Benefits

• Supportive, collegial work environment
• Excellent work/life balance
• Tuition waiver
• Participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan
• Additional benefits offered by the institution