Part-Time Specialist III, Student Services

Job Title:

Part‑Time Specialist III, Student Services

Location:

LSC‑North Harris

Job Status:
Regular / Part‑Time

Job

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.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

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. Lone Star College‑North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original and largest college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than three decades, LSC‑North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university‑transfer and numerous education courses and programs.

LSC‑North Harris is keenly focused on leading‑edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

Location address: 2700 W. W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

The Part‑time Specialist III, Student Services has in‑depth knowledge of functions and processes throughout the scope of the specialty area. This position acts as a primary expert and provides advice and information to others. Ensures that all College and department policies and procedures surrounding assigned area are implemented/carried out correctly by others. Primarily performs specialized, specific functions requiring knowledge and experience in a particular field, area or department function.

Typical duties may include information gathering and review, presentation of information in verbal or written form, some interpretation of information.

• Assists students in processes relating to registration and admissions including academic advising on course transferability
• Provides advice and counsel in areas of expertise such as academic advising, financial aid, and student records
• Informs and orients students in order to help them succeed in the college setting
• May advise high school students and parents on requirements for dual credit, admissions and determines exceptional admission
• May provide expertise to others in the processing of transcripts
• May analyze transfer coursework, accreditation, catalogs and numbering/grading systems to affect and maintain the Degree Audit system files
• May determine residency requirements
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High‑level computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change

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.

• 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

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60

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…