Part-Time Peer Mentor, Outreach-State

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

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.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

This position will mentor and advise students about higher education at participating institutions of higher education or local high schools. Mentors will provide information to high school students at events such as College Nights and FAFSA Saturdays. Required to provide high level information. May interact one-on-one with students. May interact with a high volume of customers. Will work and assist diverse groups.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Filing
2. Copying
3. Faxing
4. Provide general information related to the department
5. Record maintenance, preparation and review of forms, data entry
6. Provide handouts and/or forms to customers
7. Maintain inventory
8. Event preparation and support
9. Collect and record data
10. Maintain knowledge of multiple programs
11. Provide limited technology support to end users
12. Interpret regulations and policies
13. Maintain and/or process records

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Communication skills (written and oral)
• Working knowledge of general office procedures and practices
• Proficiency with one or more office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

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.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study

Hourly Pay Rate is $16.22

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 and more.

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