Part-Time Peer Mentor, Financial Aid-State

Job description

Part-Time Peer Mentor, Financial Aid-State

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nJob ID

n44810

nLocation

nLSC-North Harris

nFull/Part Time

nPart-Time

nRegular/Temporary

nTemporary

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nCommitment to Mission

nThis 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.

nCultural Beliefs

nnnOne LSC

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nnStudent Focused

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nnOwn It

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nnFoster Belonging

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nnCultivate Community

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nnChoose Learning

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n nThe 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.

nLone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

nCampus Marketing Statement

nLone Star College-North Harris

nLone 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.

nLSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

nLone 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.

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

nJob Description

nPURPOSE AND SCOPE:

nThis position will mentor and advise students about higher education, including the financial aid, completing FAFSA application, and Apply Texas application. Mentor will also provide financial aid options and assist students with finding and utilizing appropriate resources. Required to provide high level information. May interact one-on-one with students. May interact with a high volume of customers. Will work with and assist diverse groups.

nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

nnnFiling

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nnCopying

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nnFaxing

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nnProvide general information related to the department

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nnRecord maintenance, preparation and review of forms, data entry

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nnProvide handouts and/or forms to customers

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nnMaintain inventory

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nnSet up Financial Aid equipment (such as go-center computers)

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nnEvent preparation and support

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nnCollect and record data

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nnMaintain knowledge of multiple programs

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nnProvide limited technology support to end users

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nnInterpret regulations and policies

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nnMaintain and/or process records

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n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

nnnCustomer service

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nnInterpersonal skills

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nnOrganizational skills

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nnAnalytical and problem solving skills

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nnCommunication skills (written and oral)

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nnWorking knowledge of general office procedures and practices

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nnProficiency with one or more office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

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n nPHYSICAL ABILITIES:

nThe 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.

nWORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

nnnEquipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment

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nnInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

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nnWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

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n nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

nnnHigh School diploma or GED

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nnMust be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study

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n nSalary

nHourly Pay Rate is $16.22

nBenefits Marketing Statement

nBy 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 and more.

nSpecial Instructions

nGo 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.

nIf 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.

nYou must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

nHow to Apply

nALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

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

nPostings 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).

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

nLone 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.

nMore information on the E-Verify program is available at .

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

Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

Who can apply

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