Part-Time Specialist III, Admissions

Job Title:

Part-Time Specialist III, Admissions

Location:

LSC-University Park

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

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‑University Park provides 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.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College‑University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College‑University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four‑year universities or lead to direct employment.

Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

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

The key role of the PT Specialist III, Admissions position is to consistently assist students with completing all steps of the admissions process so that students are able to register for classes. Each step plays a critical role in ensuring that students are "college ready" and are set up to be successful. Overall, the position is an important first point of contact for students to feel welcomed, informed and oriented to campus.

• Assist students with completing the admissions application and completing the new student checklist: vaccination requirement/waiver form, placement testing, new student orientation and connecting students with academic advisors
• Evaluate transcripts and ACT/SAT scores for college readiness and explaining the meaning of college readiness
• Provide a high level of advice to students in terms of explaining the degree/program types and options that LSCS offers as well as disseminating information to students about all of the services that are available on campus
• Assist team members in coordinating outreach programs and events both on and off campus such as Preview Days, Campus Tours and Enrollment Week Campaigns
• Assist team members with coordinating the New Student Orientation program in their absence or in the event that extra support is needed
• May determine residency requirements
• Assist with phone calls, emails and Live Chat
• Assist with testing vouchers and testing processes
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

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.

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a…