Part-Time Specialist III, Student Services

The Commitment to Mission for this position includes upholding Lone Star College’s mission in fulfilling the duties of the role. Essential to this commitment are positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability towards LSC students and employees.

About the role

This role serves as a primary expert in specialized functions within the Student Services area. Key responsibilities include assisting students in registration and admissions processes, providing academic advising on course transferability, and informing and orienting students to support their success in the college setting. Additionally, the position advises high school students and parents on dual credit requirements, admissions, and exceptional admissions.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in processes relating to registration and admissions including academic advising on course transferability
• Provides advice and counsel in areas of expertise such as academic advising, financial aid, and student records
• Informs and orients students in order to help them succeed in the college setting
• Advises high school students and parents on requirements for dual credit, admissions, and determines exceptional admission
• Provides expertise to others in the processing of transcripts
• Analyzes transfer coursework, accreditation, catalogs, and numbering/grading systems to affect and maintain the Degree Audit system files
• Determines residency requirements
• Performs other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position include strong verbal and written communication skills, high-level computer skills, excellent customer service skills, the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, and demonstrated ability to manage and lead change.

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

The work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards. Equipment used includes a 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.

Salary and Benefits

The hourly pay rate for this position is $15.60. Benefits include a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, and more.

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