Part-Time Peer Mentor, Tutor-State

Company: Lone Star College
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

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, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Advance Equity
• Cultivate Community
• Choose LearningThe 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 was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance.
  Campus Marketing Statement
  
  
  Lone Star College-North HarrisLone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 93,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2021 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked 35th in Texas in the Forbes 'America's Best Employers By State' list.
  
  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.
  Job Description
  
  
  PURPOSE AND SCOPE:This position will assist college students with academic tutoring and/or mentoring. As a tutor, the position performs student interventions that are focused on increasing completion of degrees or certificates. Required to provide high level of information. May interact one-on-one with students. May interact with a high volume of customers. Will work with and assist diverse groups. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Tutor, act as scribe and proof read
• Provide general information related to the department
• Record maintenance, preparation and review of forms, data entry
• Provide handouts and/or forms to customers
• Set up Financial Aid equipment (such as go-center computers)
• Event preparation and support
• Maintain knowledge of multiple programs
• Provide limited technology support to end users 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)
  • Ability to take lecture notes 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
        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 and more.
        Special Instructions
        
        
        Go 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. If 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. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
        How to Apply
        
        
        ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLYWe will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.Postings 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).If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.Lone 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.More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
        

Keywords: Lone Star College, Houston , Part-Time Peer Mentor, Tutor-State, Other , Houston, Texas