Part-Time Specialist III, Financial Aid

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.

Lone Star College-Tomball

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.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College‑Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC‑Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC‑Tomball is the founding college of the life

PATH program, a four‑year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC‑Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Purpose and Scope:

The PT Specialist III – Financial Aid is responsible for the timely completion of all financial aid applications, including FAFSA and scholarships and documentation. He or she assists with guidelines and documentation for satisfactory academic progress. He or she informs students of their Financial Aid Application status, helps students complete all necessary documentation/processes to assure the disbursement of the funds they're eligible for, and identifies any special circumstances that might qualify students for additional Financial Aid.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and providing dynamic climate for lifelong learning
• Ability to understand and perform complex oral and written instructions with little or no supervision
• Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately
• Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects, and assignments
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment

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