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Inside Higher Ed

Part-Time Peer Mentor, Tutor-State

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

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Job Title Part‑Time Peer Mentor, Tutor‑State

Location LSC‑Houston North Greenspoint, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Houston, TX 77060

Position Type Temporary, Part‑Time

Job ID 42905

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

Purpose and Scope This position will assist college students with academic tutoring and/or mentoring. As a tutor, the position performs student interventions focused on increasing completion of degrees or certificates. Requires a high level of information, one‑on‑one interaction with students, and the ability to handle a high volume of customers. Will work with and assist diverse groups.

Essential Job Functions

Tutor, act as scribe and proofread

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 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

Must be a currently enrolled Lone Star student pursuing a course of study

Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $16.22

Benefits 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.

Application Process ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. The institution 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.

EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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