Part-Time Specialist IV, Advising CE at Lone Star College in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Job Title: Part-Time Specialist IV, Advising CE
Location: LSC-University Park
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 41964
Commitment to Mission

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

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.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.Job Description POSITION SUMMARY:The PT Specialist IV, CE Advising provides initial advising for students on programs and certificates specific to workforce, GED or continuing education classes. Registers students in all continuing education classes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Advises students on proper course selection for continuing education workforce programs including recommended course sequence, course prerequisites, co-requisites, course load, supplies, textbooks, testing, immunizations, and certifications to encourage individual student successRegisters and drops students for all continuing education classesAnswers multiple phone lines, takes messages, and/or transfers callers; records messages from voicemail and returns phone calls in a timely mannerAssists students with online registration in person and via phoneProvides students with information and proper referrals to available resources and services on campusReplies to emails directed to CE Registration in a timely mannerGenerates Workforce Development and Course Certificates for students completing courses and workforce plansCollects and processes necessary documents required to enroll students in courses and programs, i.e. Healthcare, Teacher Certification; registers students in the appropriate exams and provides students with oral and written instructions to take the examAssists Program Coordinators by providing any required documentation, i.e., Healthcare and Teacher CertificationContacts students, instructors and staff regarding class cancellations or postponementResponsible for other reasonable, related job duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Excellent customer service skillsAbility to operate standard office equipmentAbility to communicate with internal and external contacts as needed to fulfill job responsibilitiesAbility to communicate and work with all levels of studentsAbility to work collaboratively with faculty and staff PHYSICAL DEMANDS: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 equipmentInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of related work experience


• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.85

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, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan 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.How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
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Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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