Specialist III,Adult Education and Literacy; AEL) Advising; G Job Conroe area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Specialist III, Adult Education and Literacy(AEL) Advising(G)

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone 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 impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-Montgomery

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 bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX77384.

Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Specialist III, Advising Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) (G) provides initial advising for students on grant-funded programs and certificates specific to workforce, GED or continuing education classes. Registers students in all grant-funded Continuing Education classes. Supports other staff by performing task orientedduties while providing clerical, analytical, administrative, and operational support under general supervision. Work hours are split between LSC-Houston North Greenspoint, LSC-University Center Montgomery and all other LSC campuses and off-site communitypartner locations where AEL classes are offered.

This

is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next is dependent uponcontinued grant funding. Professional Development for TWC, HGAC andLSCS is required by the deadline.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Welcome,greet and provide general support to all Adult Education and Literacy(AEL) prospective students and visitors in apolite and professional manner

Advise visitors on available and upcoming orientation and testing session dates and provides detail on eligibility requirements per AEL program

Answer multiple phone lines,takes messages,and/or transfercallers; record messages from voicemail and return phone calls in atimely manner

Registers and drops students for AEL classes including High School Equivalency or GED, English as a Second Language, Workforce Education and Training Certificates and Developmental Education

Provides students with information and proper referrals to available resources and services on campus

Manage and reply to all departmental communications including Remind and any directed to Adult Education and Literacy in a timely manner

Collects and processes necessary documents required to enroll students in AEL High School Equivalency or GED preparation classes;provides students with oral and written instructions to take theTABE or Tests of Adult Basic Education exam

Provide support to managers and all other AEL staff to ensure efficient operations

Work with the AEL Program Manager to ensure community needs aremet

Serve as a backup tester and advisor to assist current and prospective students with eligibility requirements and advising oncourse selection in a goal-driven environment

Contacts students, instructors and staff regarding classcancellations or postponement

Responsible for other reasonable, related dutiesasassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong attention to detail
Ability to use software products
Ability to work on multiple projects
Ability to document expenses

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No…

Specialist III, Adult Education and Literacy; AEL) Advising; G