Specialist III,Continuing Education Advising Job Tomball area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

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-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 bythe 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 thehealth sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of thelifePATH 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.

Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Specialist III, CE Advising is responsible for ensuring thatLSC students are served efficiently, with all, including advising and registration. Authorizes and accepts DOT physicals and drug testing for enrollment. Monitors, enrolls, and/or cancels classes and assists students with a variety of different sources of financial aid.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Advises students on proper course selection and requirements,explaining the degree/program types and options that LSC offers, aswell as disseminating information to students about all the services that are available on campus

Guides, assists students, and answers their questions aboutonline enrollment and online payment processes

Provides case management to assist students with completion ofthe program

Remains knowledgeable about various student resources, toinclude but not limited to potential employers, funding opportunities, etc.

Functions as first response access point for all students;receives inbound calls from faculty staff, community members and students with Admissions issues, updating student accounts and registration processes

Performs accurate data entry including adding/dropping new students in system and correctly registering their classes; runs weekly reports on classes and students' financials to ensure accuracy

Reaches out to prospective students before each enrollmentperiod to provide assistance with the enrollment process, and mayassist in the payment process

Responds to inquiries submitted through the LSC website

Coordinates with Financial Aid, the Business Office, and otherLSC departments regarding student financial assistance and payments. May keep track of students' financial aid status

Promotes communication, program awareness, and opportunities that the college provides related to programs at their location

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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

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 CONDITIONS

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft 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
Position may be required to work schedules outside of core business hours

REQUIRED…

Specialist III, Continuing Education Advising