Part-Time Specialist IV, Advising CE

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

Lone Star College-University Park

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.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The PT Specialist IV, CE Advising provides initial advising for students on programs and certificates specific to workforce, GED or continuing education classes. Registers students in all continuing education classes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 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
2. Registers and drops students for all continuing education classes
3. Answers multiple phone lines, takes messages, and/or transfers callers; records messages from voicemail and returns phone calls in a timely manner
4. Assists students with online registration in person and via phone
5. Provides students with information and proper referrals to available resources and services on campus
6. Replies to emails directed to CE Registration in a timely manner
7. Generates Workforce Development and Course Certificates for students completing courses and workforce plans
8. Collects and processes necessary documents required to enroll students in courses and programs, i.e. Healthcare, Teacher Certification; registers students in the appropriate exams and provides students with oral and written instructions to take the exam
9. Assists Program Coordinators by providing any required documentation, i.e., Healthcare and Teacher Certification
10. Contacts students, instructors and staff regarding class cancellations or postponement
11. Responsible for other reasonable, related job duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to communicate with internal and external contacts as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
• Ability to communicate and work with all levels of students
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of related work experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.85

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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