Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Part-Time Student Assistant, Visual Communications i
Inside Higher Ed, Houston, TX, United States, 77246
Part‑Time Student Assistant, Visual Communications
Job Summary
Apply for the Part‑Time Student Assistant, Visual Communications role at Inside Higher Ed.
Job Details
- Job ID: 42856
- Location: LSC‑Kingwood, Texas
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Full/Part Time: Part‑Time
Commitment to Mission
This position requires upholding Lone Star College’s Mission, demonstrating positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees.
Purpose and Scope
The Student Assistant performs standard administrative duties for multiple individuals or customers. Activities are routine and may be repetitive. Basic duties include receiving and logging information, making copies, sorting and distributing mail, preparing correspondence or basic documents, answering routine questions and inquiries, providing information and directions, and creating a customer‑ environment.
Essential Job Functions
- Operate office equipment such as computer, printer, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, or calculator.
- Open, sort, and distribute mail for one or more managers.
- Perform clerical tasks related to departmental projects, including typing and proofreading letters, memorandums, forms, and reports.
- Maintain and file department documents.
- Assist with the distribution of information to the public, students, and faculty by phone, mail, or other appropriate means.
- Provide support during college representation functions.
- Maintain confidentiality of all records and databases.
- Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to learn the rules and procedures of the college.
- Ability to maintain good relationships with the public, students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional presence in dress, speaking, handwriting, and use of personal cell phone during working hours.
Physical Abilities
The work is sedentary. The employee may walk, stand, bend, carry light items such as papers or small parts. No special physical demands are required.
Work Schedule and Conditions
- Equipment: PC workstation on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and general office equipment.
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.
- Work performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study.
Compensation
Hourly Pay Rate: $7.25.
Benefits
By joining our institution, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, and more.
How to Apply
All applicants must apply online only. Do not submit applications via fax, email, mail, or in person. Follow the instructions on the Job Search page to upload resume and cover letter, ensuring the Job ID # is included in the file title.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lone Star College is an E‑EO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
EE‑Verify
Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, which verifies new employees’ work authorization. For more information, visit www.dhs.gov/E‑Verify.