Part-Time Specialist III, Continuing Education Advising

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-CyFair

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 CyFair 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, TX 77433.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Provides initial advising for students on programs and certificates specific to workforce, GED or continuing education classes. Registers students in all Continuing Education classes. Supports other staff by performing task-orientated duties while providing clerical, analytical, administrative and operational support under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Has developed specialized skills through job-related training and substantial on-the-job experience
2. Completes work with a limited degree of supervision
3. Advises students on proper course selection for continuing education workforce programs including recommended course sequence, course prerequisites, co-requisites, course load, supplies, textbooks, testing, immunizations, and certifications to encourage individual student success
4. Registers and drops students for all continuing education classes
5. Answers multiple phone lines, takes messages, and/or transfers callers; Records messages from voicemail and returns phone calls in a timely manner
6. Assists student with online registration in person and via phone
7. Provides students with information and proper referrals to available resources and services on campus
8. Replies to emails directed to CE Registration in a timely manner
9. Generates Workforce Development and Course Certificates for students completing courses and workforce plans
10. Collects and processes necessary documents required to enroll students in GED; Registers students in the appropriate exams and provides students with oral and written instructions to take the exam
11. Assists GED examiner by providing GED documentation
12. Contacts students, instructors and staff regarding class cancellations or posteponement
13. 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
• Ability to document expenses

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

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.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.14

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 retirement plan and more.

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