Staff Assistant II Job Cypress area,Texas USA,Administrative/Clerical

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 for 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 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.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the Cy Fair Community , the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX77433.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs standard and some advanced administrative duties. Generally reports to a Manager-level position and provides support to multiple individuals or a department. Activities are generally routine but may involvenon-routine requests or specialized information. Basic duties may include receiving and logging information, making copies, sorting and distributing mail, coordinating office functions, preparing correspondence and basic reports, scheduling appointments andmaking travel arrangements, providing information, and contributing to a service-oriented environment.

Essential

Job Functions

Progressively utilizes the features of one or more standard business software packages up to the following skill level:

Word Processing :
Performs sorts and merges, prints massmailings, selects font attributes and changes
Spreadsheets :
Designs routine spreadsheets, sets up routineformulas, and prints desired sections
Databases :
Sets up new database files and recommends screenimprovements

Scans mail, arranges in priority order, and distributes to oneor more managers

Screens calls for managers and responds to routine questions

Schedules tentative appointments for approval by manager, makesroutine travel arrangements; may schedule group meetings and assist with set-up

Coordinates with other administrative, maintenance, or clericalemployees in own department or throughout the college to accomplishsuch routine activities as ordering supplies, obtaining approvals,and arranging for word processing, document duplication, equipment repair, or travel advances

Responsible for safety and maintenance of own equipment; maycontrol or disburse petty cash or monitor expenses charged againstdepartment accounts

May collect data and perform basic mathematical calculations,including assisting with budget documents and records

Some positions may assist in scheduling and inputting classes and/or prepare instructor classroom and project materials

Some positions assist students by handling their requests and providing routine information

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency with common office software (i.e. Microsoft Word,Excel and Access)
Ability to work on multiple projects
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments
Ability to maintain confidentiality

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 special physical demands are required toperform the work.

Work Schedule and…