Part-Time Specialist III, TRiO Peer Support; G

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

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories. Lone Star College-Montgomery 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. LSC‑Montgomery serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities, providing a relaxing learning atmosphere and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

The campus is located at 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Purpose and Scope

This position will assist college students with academic support through mentoring as a PT Specialist III, TRiO Peer Support. The role helps students adjust to college life by providing high‑level information, interacting one‑on‑one and in group settings, assisting diverse groups, and delivering excellent customer service to TRiO students.

** This is a temporary, grant‑funded position. Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next depends upon continued grant funding.**

• Provide general information related to TRIO Student Support Services (SSS).
• Guide students in developing accountability for their decisions and help them understand how those decisions impact their success, including support with study skills, time management, academic course intervention, and other college‑related skills.
• Set appointments with students in TRIO SSS for mentoring support and coordinate tutor and tutee meetings.
• Record, prepare, maintain, and review forms and perform data entry.
• Provide handouts and/or forms to potential TRIO SSS participants.
• Plan a variety of TRiO SSS events and activities.
• Participate in panels for TRIO SSS workshops and visiting groups.
• Assist with or provide event preparation and give campus tours.
• Maintain knowledge of multiple programs.
• Perform other reasonable, related job duties as assigned.

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Working knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Proficiency with common office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to effectively take notes.

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

• Schedule will depend on department needs.
• 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.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

• HS diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience (may include academic coaching, tutoring, mentoring or related activities), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study with a minimum of 24 credit hours (verified via transcripts).
• Current GPA of at least 3.0.

Hourly pay rate is $15.60.

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