Specialist III, Advising - Adult Education and Literacy Grant

Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability 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\" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories. Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-Montgomery Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centerededucational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlandsand Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing andconducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learningopportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology. Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX77384. Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Specialist III, Advising Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) (G) provides initial advising for students on grant-funded programs andcertificates specific to workforce, GED or continuing educationclasses. Registers students in all grant-funded ContinuingEducation classes. Supports other staff by performing task orientedduties while providing clerical, analytical, administrative, andoperational support under general supervision. Work hours are splitbetween LSC-Houston North Greenspoint, LSC-University CenterMontgomery and all other LSC campuses and off-site communitypartner locations where AEL classes are offered. This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continuation of theposition from one academic year to the next is dependent uponcontinued grant funding. Professional Development for TWC, HGAC andLSCS is required by the deadline. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Welcome,greet and provide general support to all AdultEducation and Literacy(AEL) prospective students and visitors in apolite and professional manner Advise visitors on available and upcoming orientation andtesting session dates and provides detail on eligibilityrequirements per AEL program Answer multiple phone lines,takes messages,and/or transfercallers; record messages from voicemail and return phone calls in atimely manner Registers and drops students for AEL classes including HighSchool Equivalency or GED, English as a Second Language, WorkforceEducation and Training Certificates and DevelopmentalEducation Provides students with information and proper referrals toavailable resources and services on campus Manage and reply to all departmental communications including Remind and any directed to Adult Education and Literacy in atimely manner Collects and processes necessary documents required to enrollstudents in AEL High School Equivalency or GED preparation classes;provides students with oral and written instructionsto take theTABE or Tests of Adult Basic Education exam Provide support to managers and all other AEL staff to ensureefficient operations Work with the AEL Program Manager to ensure community needs aremet Serve as a backup tester and advisor to assist current andprospective students with eligibility requirements and advising oncourse selection in a goal-driven environment Contacts students, instructors and staff regarding classcancellations or postponement Responsible for other reasonable, related dutiesasassigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Strong attention to detail Ability to use software products Ability to work on multiple projects Ability to document expenses PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work. WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS: Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards Some evenings and weekends may be required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience,or an equivalent combination of education and experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree or higher Bilingual (English/Spanish) Bilingual (English/Vietnamese) Best Plus 2.0 Administrator certification Best Literacy Administrator certification Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Administratorcertification Salary Hiring salary range is $33,540 - $38,571 Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all postedfull-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fallin that range is determined by your related experience andeducation. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone StarCollege, the resume submitted in the application process will beutilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlinedbelow will provide the Office of Human Resources everything neededto determine an accurate starting salary. Your resume should provide a complete picture of your workexperience. The resume should include the following information foreach position listed: Length of time (specific months and years) of employment If the position was full time or part time If the position was paid or unpaid Level of degree completed including date earned. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in theresume submitted. Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a fullcomprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous numberof paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuitionwaiver, professional development opportunities and more. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at . Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lone Star College