Applicant Frequently Asked Questions
What information/attachments will I be asked to provide?
You will be asked to provide personal information such as name, address, phone number, social security number, etc. You will also be asked to provide information about your education and previous employment, as well as contact information regarding your employment history and references. Please gather this information before beginning the application.
For many jobs, attachments are required. Only electronic attachments are accepted; Attachments must be Word (.doc), Adobe (.pdf) or Rich Text (.rtf) documents. Please do not mail or fax any materials/documents.
Transcripts are not a required attachment; however, if the transcript is attached it must be scanned in PDF format. Attachments have a 2MB limit.
What if I am not ready to fill out the application at this time?
If you do not want to complete the application at this time, please click "CANCEL" at the bottom of the page.
Do I have to fill out an application?
Everyone who applies for a position is required to create an application which includes certain information. Any required information is denoted with an asterisk (*). However, the more information you provide, the easier it will be to effectively evaluate your skills, abilities and qualifications.
What if I want to submit a resume?
You will be able to submit a resume each time you apply for a position. There will be directions prompting you how and when to attach your resume. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application form.
How do I save my application?
You must click SAVE AND CONTINUE TO NEXT or SAVE AND STAY ON THIS PAGE to save the information you have entered. If you close your browser prior to clicking SAVE AND CONTINUE TO NEXT or SAVE AND STAY ON THIS PAGE your application will be saved, but you will lose the information on the last page that was not saved.
Can I copy selected information from another electronic document?
Yes; for example, you can copy and paste the information from a Word or WordPerfect document directly into the appropriate fields in the application form.
Can I change my application once I submit it for a job?
Once an application has been submitted for a posted job it may not be changed for that specific job.
What happens if I complete an application but never apply for a specific job?
Applications may be completed at any time and will be retained for three (3) years. Applications are only considered once you have applied for a specific job.
Why am I asked to provide my Social Security Number?
Social Security Numbers are unique identifiers that enable Lone Star College System to assist you should you experience difficulties in completing the application process. Social Security Numbers are encrypted and will not appear on the Application for Employment. Your Social Security Number is only available to system administrators.
Does Lone Star College System contribute to the Social Security System?
As a full-time employee of Lone Star College System, you are required to participate in a state sponsored retirement plan. The District does not participate in the Social Security System.
Any employee hired after April 1986, is required to participate in the Medicare portion of the Social Security Program. Therefore a 1.45% Medicare tax deduction will be made.
All non-faculty employees who work half time or more (except student assistants) are required to be members of and make contributions to Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS).
Any employee who works for one half or more of a full-time equivalent position is required to be a member of and make contributions to TRS. All contracted employees (faculty and/or administrators) who work half time or more may have a choice of participating in either the TRS or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP). It is important to review these programs before making what will be an irrevocable lifetime retirement decision.
Lone Star College System contributes to the Teacher’s Retirement System; www.trs.state.tx.us or Optional Retirement Program www.thecb.state.tx.us or TIAA CREF (part-time only). For more information on how this may impact retirement savings, please view the link: www.ssa.gov.
What types of VISA's do you accept for employment?
F1 VISA's are accepted. Lone Star College System does not sponsor international applicants for employment.