Part-Time Specialist II, TRIO STEM Camp-Grant Funded

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

The 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 has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Tomball

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.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH® program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Specialist II, TRIO Talent Search STEM Camp assists the instructors in the classroom with the students.  Helps ensure all children have a safe, secure and appropriate environment by also escorting students throughout the Lone Star College campus.  Assists the staff of STEM Camp with the day-to-day operations of the Lone Star College youth program. 

TRIO STEM Camp, a summer youth program for TRIO Talent Search students in Waller ISD and Tomball ISD. This program is a fun and educational, experience that gives participants a chance to develop skills and learn new ones in a friendly environment. Knowledgeable instructors will lead classes in a variety of subject areas with curriculum developed to encourage learning in a relaxed and creative atmosphere. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for participants to begin thinking about their future college plans and to provide a quality enrichment program in a fun and safe environment.

This is a grant-funded position, Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next is contingent upon continued grant funding.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Under direct supervision, helps to ensure that all children have a safe, secure, and appropriate environment
• Actively assists the summer youth program instructors within the classroom, implementing class activities
• Provides positive feedback towards all children
• Escort children at all times while on a Lone Star College campus
• Assists with preparing/serving/cleaning up lunches/snacks as needed
• Assists with preparing classroom supplies and end of day cleanup
• Documents all accidents, incidents, observations on appropriate forms
• Facilitate small group learning centered around STEM topics
• Track and input student data for camp participants
• Travel from Waller to LSC Tomball
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability and willingness to treat all employees, parents, and children with respect, dignity and maintain confidentiality
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Knowledge and experience working with youth
• Knowledge and ability to use PC and common Microsoft office software, including Word and Excel at a basic level

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
• Work hours vary between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday
• Morning and afternoon shifts available
• This is a temporary, part-time position only

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $13.00.

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, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

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