Staff Assistant II, Social & Behavioral Sciences

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.

• 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 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‑North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original and largest college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than three decades, LSC‑North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university‑transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC‑North Harris is keenly focused on leading‑edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

Location address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

Under general supervision, performs standard and some advanced administrative duties. Generally reports to a Manager‑level position and provides support to multiple individuals or a department. Activities are generally routine but may involve non‑routine requests or specialized information. Basic duties may include receiving and logging information, making copies, sorting and distributing mail, coordinating office functions, preparing correspondence and basic reports, scheduling appointments and making travel arrangements, providing information, and contributing to a service‑oriented environment.

• Progressively utilizes the features of one or more standard business software packages up to the following skill level:
• Word Processing:
  Performs sorts and merges, prints mass mailings, selects font attributes and changes
• Spreadsheets:
  Designs routine spreadsheets, sets up routine formulas, and prints desired sections
• Databases:
  Sets up new database files and recommends screen improvements
• Scans mail, arranges in priority order, and distributes to one or more managers
• Screens calls for managers and responds to routine questions
• Schedules tentative appointments for approval by manager, makes routine travel arrangements; may schedule group meetings and assist with set‑up
• Coordinates with other administrative, maintenance, or clerical employees in own department or throughout the college to accomplish such routine activities as ordering supplies, obtaining approvals, and arranging for word processing, document duplication, equipment repair, or travel advances
• Responsible for safety and maintenance of own equipment; may control or disburse petty cash or monitor expenses charged against department accounts
• May collect data and perform basic mathematical calculations, including assisting with budget documents and records
• Some positions may assist in scheduling and inputting classes and/or prepare instructor classroom and project materials
• Some positions assist students by handling their requests and providing routine information
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with common office software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Access)
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Ability to multi‑task and…