Part-Time Coordinator III, Academy for Lifelong Learning

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-CyFair

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.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Coordinator III, Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) coordinates a campus-wide comprehensive leisure learning program for non-credit students age 50 and up in the Office of Continuing Education. Responsible for program success through all aspects of designing courses, implementation, and evaluation of future class and enrollment needs both on-line and in person. Works collaboratively with multiple volunteers and advisory council members with support for CE office personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate the daily activities of the ALL program under the direction of the CE Director. Provide support, guidance, and problem-solving capability to numerous volunteers who conduct leisure learning instruction across a wide range of subject areas online and in person
• Coordinate course schedule for the Spring and Fall semesters with the ALL curriculum committee
• Work with college faculty and external organizations to bring in new and recurring classes
• Solicit and provide communications for numerous volunteer instructors each semester; Resolve routine problems with computers, online classes, or request assistance from the IT service desk; Cancel or reschedule classes when instructor is unavailable, and notify students with CE Advisor
• Advise students via email and telephone regarding classes and follow up on recommendations to improve the ALL program
• Oversee twice-yearly open house with attendance of numerous ALL members and volunteer instructors; Ensure that staff assist in registering members both online and in person during open house and coordinate with CE Director and President’s Office
• Assist the campus director to manage the ALL Advisory Committee volunteers that provide guidance to improve and oversee functioning of the ALL Program; Attend regularly scheduled meetings serving as liaison to CE Office
• Coordinate the daily activities of the Career Exploration Camp under the direction of the CE Director during the summer term
• Coordinate with Instructional Designers to improve online courses
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Facilitation and project management skills
• Ability to lead or support as the day demands
• Ability to solve problems and prioritize own work
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel and common office and calendar software

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:

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experience working with senior citizens
• Working experience in training or education

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $21.18.

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.