Part-Time Specialist IV, Retention

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-Houston North Greenspoint

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.

LSC-Houston North Greenspoint is a state-of-the-art, full-service location designed to serve the greater Greenspoint area. Its proximity to local businesses and public transportation has created a location ideal for working and non-traditional students. The facility offers a selection of day, evening and weekend credit courses, including university-transfer courses, certificates, computer/office skills, and developmental studies.

Location address is 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Houston, TX 77060.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Specialist IV will assist Lone Star College students identified as "at-risk" through the Early Alert Program. The position will also provide crucial support to the Success Connections Program through contact and communication with prospective and enrolled students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist with daily operations and act as general point-of-contact for the Retention department
2. Enter, track and maintain a variety of data, documents, spreadsheets and databases
3. Work one-on-one with "at-risk" students identified through the Early Alert Program to assess needs and refer them to available resources/services; continuously reach out and monitor student needs throughout the semester
4. Market and provide Success Connections and Early Alert program training to faculty and staff
5. Actively research and maintain up-to-day knowledge of all available resources and services
6. Assist with research, analysis and evaluation of program, creation of reports and presentation of findings and suggestions for program improvements
7. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• 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 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

Hourly Pay Rate is $16.33

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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PLEASE NOTE - although location on posting is listed as Houston North Greenspoint, hire could be assigned and work at any/all of the four Houston North locations, as needed. Locations include Houston North Greenspoint, Houston North Victory, Houston North Fairbanks and Houston North Fallbrook.

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