Part Time Student Assistant, Government Relations

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

About the Role

The Student Assistant I performs standard administrative duties for multiple individuals or customers. Activities are routine and may be repetitive. Basic duties may include receiving and logging information, making copies, sorting and distributing mail, preparing correspondence or basic documents, answering routine questions and inquiries, providing information and directions, and creating a customer-friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of office equipment, such as a personal computer, printer, photocopier, facsimile, scanner, or calculator
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail for one or more managers
• Performs clerical tasks related to job responsibilities and departmental projects, including but not limited to typing and proofreading letters, memorandums, forms, and reports
• Maintains and files department documents
• Assists with the distribution of information to the public, students, and faculty by phone, mail, or other appropriate means
• May provide support to assigned area during college representation functions
• Maintains confidentiality of all records and databases associated with assigned area
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to gain knowledge of the rules and procedures of the college
• Ability to maintain good relationships with the public, students, faculty, and staff
• Professional presence in dress, speaking, handwriting, and use of personal cell phone during working hours

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 Environment

• 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

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate is $11.32 - $14.55, depending on education, experience, and qualifications.