Part-Time Specialist IV,  Academic Affairs

Commitment to Mission

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, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
  
  

• Student Focused
  
  

• Own It
  
  

• Advance Equity
  
  

• 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 was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance .

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, affordable academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion.

LSC, which consists of seven colleges, ten centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online, is continuously named Great Colleges to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

Founded in 2010, LSC-University Park is located on a 71-acre campus that includes the comprehensive Lone Star College campus along with Lone Star Corporate College, the LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Center, multiple university partners, a charter high school, several commercial tenants and much more creating the college of the future. LSC-UP’s vision is to be nationally recognized as the model for the innovative college of the 21st century. LSC-UP’s “Invitation to Innovate” (i2i) has resulted in local, national and international awards and recognitions, including one patent.

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

Job Description



PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Part-Time Specialist IV, Academic Affairs s upports other staff by performing task oriented duties while providing clerical, analytical, administrative, and operational support under general supervision. Provides a high level of coordination, support, and documentation of Health Occupation and Dual Credit information across multiple departments/colleges. Controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations and makes recommendations in planning process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates general operations of the Health Occupations and Dual Credit office within the C urriculum and Instruction area

Manages, maintains, and processes OnBase documents for dual credit and automated on-line applications for various health occupation programs including verifying information, creating files, and creating spreadsheets with confi dential student information

Serves as the resource person for program directors, faculty and students concerning hea lth occupation applications

Coordinates with the System Web T eam and campus program directors to update health occupation progr am and dual credit websites

Develops and maintains accurate databases of area activities for strat egic planning and reporting

Organizes/coordinates health occupations and dual credit meetings for all the program directors, deans an d health care support staff

Coordinates the renewal of all health occupation affiliation agreements, education affiliation agreements, and dual credit course credit agreements, w orks with the Office of General Counsel i n processing the agreements

Coordinates travel plans and schedule meetings and s pecial events for Directors

Directly responsible for budget tracking; maintains inventory of supplies; prepares and processes requisitions

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use software products, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, and database packages
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Ability to document and track expenses
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer-relations skills.

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 5 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $13.81

Benefits Marketing Statement

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.

Special Instructions

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.