Part-Time Specialist III, Maverick Assistance Center (MAC)

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-Montgomery
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-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.
Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Under general supervision, the MAC specialist will welcome and assist new and current students with all basic processes in enrollment services. This triage service is included but not limited to: Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Disability Services, TRAC Center, International, Testing Center, Veterans' Affairs. The MAC specialist will also provide campus tours to prospective students and community members. This position will support enrollment management campaigns including emailing and calling current and prospective students. Overall, the position is an important first point of contact for students to navigate the Lone Star College-Montgomery campus.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Welcomes and assists new and current students with admissions and registration processes in a fast-paced environment with a high level of customer service

Identifies and explains all iStar service indicators (application status codes) to students and guides them on the process to address questions/issues if needed

Conducts group and individual campus tours for prospective students, new students, and campus visitors

Provides complex information to students in terms of explaining degree/program types and options that LSC offers as well as disseminates information to students about all of the available services on campus

Expends knowledge-base by cross-training with the Maverick Call Center, continuously increasing ability to provide detailed information to students needing assistance

Assists students with the basic financial aid processes, including but not limited to scholarships and completion of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Participates in calling-campaigns and other student outreach initiatives to inform and gather information for prospective and current students as needed

Ensures updated information from all departments in enrollment services to support a streamlined student process

Assists students with completing the new student checklist

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate affectively and work with diverse clientele in a team environment
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to gain and retain extensive details regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• High level of comfort with technology

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.
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. Involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as classrooms, offices, meeting and training rooms, etc. This requires use of safe work practices with office equipment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree

Salary
Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60
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.
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How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
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