Description

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:

Reporting to the Director of Student Life, the Manager, Student Leadership and Activities fosters a vibrant and inclusive campus community by planning, coordinating, and overseeing student engagement programs, events, and activities that support departmental and college goals. This position manages student organizations, college-wide events, and assigned budgets, collaborates with campus stakeholders, supports departmental outreach efforts, and evaluates program effectiveness to enhance the student experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan and coordinate student-focused programs that align with the college goals and values, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement
2. Plan and oversee college-wide events, programs, and traditions, ensuring they reflect the college goals and values while encouraging student involvement. Manage or support the marketing, communications, and outreach initiatives for the department to increase awareness, participation, and impact of initiatives
3. Hire, train, schedule, develop, and monitor departmental staff
4. Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with campus leaders, students, and employees, to foster an iBelong environment
5. Manage budgets for assigned areas, including allocation of special funding requests for cultural programming, student engagement, and student organizations
6. Collaborate with campus leaders, student organizations, and college administration to support initiatives that enhance student involvement and leadership experiences
7. Develop, plan, and deliver leadership development programs for students. May include conferences, retreats, series, and individual sessions
8. Participate in and/or lead special projects that enrich the overall student experience, as needed
9. Ensures compliance for various LSC, state, and federal requirements related to student programming, student organizations, and campus activities
10. Collect and analyze program data and participant feedback to evaluate engagement programs, identify opportunities for improvement, and support ongoing program effectiveness
11. Serve on college committees, as assigned, to provide input on student engagement efforts and support student success initiatives
12. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Position requires a high-energy, positive, creative professional who enjoys teamwork and thrives in a proactive, collegial, high-traffic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals at different levels within the organization
• Effective time-management skills to effectively complete ongoing projects in balance with daily responsibilities
• Integrity in the discreet handling of confidential information and professionalism in responding to stakeholders
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat

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 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience working with college students in extracurricular/co-curricular settings
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Budget Management, Facilities Management, Supervisory Role

Salary

Hiring salary range is $54,528 - $62,708.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. 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 the resume submitted.

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 and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on `Add Attachment. Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

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

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

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.