Part-Time Assistant II, Media

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-Kingwood

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.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Assistant II provides promotional and educational media support through high end photography and editing for the campus's departments and faculty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide photographic coverage of campus events and functions
2. Sets up lighting, backdrops, and plans composition of each photograph to ensure dynamic and visually compelling images
3. Edit photography to ensure exceptional quality and composition to meet the standards of marketing efforts for Lone Star College
4. Maintain several of the college and Media Services' official social media accounts, uploading photography and documenting events and functions for the viewing of both internal and external customers
5. Promote Lone Star college through high quality photography to act as a recruitment tool and showcase the college's atmosphere
6. Organize and maintain databases of photography files
7. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Responsible and dependable
• Working knowledge of office practice and procedures
• Working knowledge of personal computers and common office software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Working knowledge of graphic and photography editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize duties using sound customer service principles
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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
• Other equipment used includes DSLR cameras, tripods, lighting, and other assorted photography tools
• 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

Hourly Pay Rate is $13.52

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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