Lone Star College

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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, 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. Campus Marketing Statement 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. Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Administrative Specialist I provides administrative support to leadership, a variety of staff, and/or faculty member(s). Provides general clerical, administrative, and/or operational support and helps ensure an efficient and friendly office environment. Essential Job Functions • Performs basic administrative support/clerical functions as requested, such as receiving and logging information, creating and maintaining files, making copies, sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail, preparing basic correspondence or documents, answering routine questions etc. • Uses a variety of software in performance of duties, with a focus on Microsoft Office Suite • Answers in-coming phone calls and assists callers by responding to basic questions and forwarding calls to appropriate parties • Greets visitors to the area in a friendly, professional manner. Provides general directions/guidance within scope of responsibility • Provides ad-hoc support for assigned divisions (employees and students), and for other areas as needed during busy times • Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills And Abilities • Strong attention to detail • Strong customer service skills • Ability to use software products • Ability to effectively 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 and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications • Associate’s’ degree Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $12.14 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 Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less. 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.