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Part-Time Specialist III, Care Center

Inside Higher Ed, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Job Title: Part‑Time Specialist III, Care Center

Location: LSC‑Houston North Fairbanks, 14955 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040

Job ID: 43814 Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Part‑Time

Job Description The Part‑Time Specialist III, Care Center performs standard duties to assist the department in providing wraparound services for students. This position serves as a primary point of contact for general information to students, faculty, and staff. A vital aspect of the role is maintaining a general understanding of the policies, processes, and procedures of the numerous services offered. The PT Specialist III contributes to the department in multiple ways, including maintaining the Care Center services including record keeping and service distribution, which are essential for tracking purposes.

Essential Job Functions

Provide essential customer service to all individuals seeking assistance in the Care Center while maintaining confidentiality

Handle incoming calls and inquiries for the Care Center

Maintain a thorough understanding of the most current policies and standard operating procedures for the Care Center

Sort, organize and log donated items and other donations

Under direct supervision, manage inventory, stock organization and rotation (expiration date tracking)

Collect needed information from participants via designated tracking system

Provide timely updates and operational insights to leadership (Dean) as needed

Assist with Care Center events

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability and willingness to treat all employees, parents, and children with respect and dignity while maintaining confidentiality

Knowledge and experience working with youth

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Excellent organizational skills

Strong multitasking abilities with the ability to prioritize duties

Demonstrates commitment to multicultural and multi‑generational diversity

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Physical Abilities Position may involve some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or canned goods. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes a 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 and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

High‑level of computer proficiency

Salary and Benefits Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.

Benefits include tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and a supportive collegial work environment that offers excellent work/life balance.

Application ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered. 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.

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