ACC GROW Associate I (Hourly)

Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date. Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. AR 4.0300.01 If you are a current Austin Community College employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area. As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that: Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities. Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC Job Posting Title: ACC GROW Associate I (Hourly) Job Description Summary: The ACC GROW program at Austin Community College is designed to bridge working learners' academic experiences with essential career competencies defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Through ACC GROW, working learners will acquire, apply, and enhance essential job skills vital for career success while improving their digital fluency and professionalism. By progressing through the program to the ACC GROW Associate III level, students will evolve professionally, boost their earning potential, and become better prepared to meet the demands of Central Texas employers. Job Description: This job announcement is intended for actively enrolled students only. Applicants must be currently enrolled in coursework at Austin Community College to qualify for this position. Before proceeding, please read the information below. Disclaimer: Only students who have been directly notified of their selection should complete this application. This link is used solely to begin the HR onboarding process and is not open for general applications. All other students interested in applying for on-campus employment opportunities should submit applications through Handshake. For questions, please contact accgrow@austincc.edu . Position Purpose The ACC GROW Associate I position is designed to integrate students' academic learning with practical, on-campus work experiences, fostering the development of essential career competencies. Through guided reflections and mentorship, student employees enhance their skills in areas such as communication, critical thinking, and professionalism, preparing them for successful employment after graduation. This role supports Austin Community College's commitment to student success by transforming student employment into a meaningful pathway for career readiness. Job Description The ACC GROW Associate I position focuses on the application of each individual students academic learning and the acquisition and strengthening of the following core career competencies: CAREER & SELF-DEVELOPMENT Proactively develop oneself and ones career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of ones strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without ones organization. COMMUNICATION Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization. CRITICAL THINKING Identify and respond to needs based on an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. INTERCULTURAL FLUENCY Demonstrate the awareness, curiosity, and adaptability needed to work effectively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and perspectives. LEADERSHIP Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals. PROFESSIONALISM Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace. TEAMWORK Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities. TECHNOLOGY Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. Knowledge Must possess the required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Customer service techniques. Skills Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Maintaining an established work schedule. Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills. Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Entering data, maintaining files, and performing documentation-related duties to demonstrate skills mastery. Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Technology Skills May also use social media, work with digital publishing, and update web pages. Demonstrated proficiency with standard office software. Required Education High school diploma or educational equivalent. Enrolled in an ACC program of study (college credit, continuing education, or adult education) Physical Requirements Work is routinely performed in a standard office, college campus, or similar environment. May have a remote component. Pay Rate $23.00/Hour Number of Openings: 50 Job Posting Close Date: October 14, 2025 Clery Act As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Disclaimer The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date (e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date). Come and Make a Difference with Us Working at ACC offers you an opportunity to be a part of an organization that truly believes in its mission of promoting student success and improving communities. We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community. ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability. ACC offers career employment opportunities as staff, administrators, full-time faculty, and adjunct faculty. When applying for a position that requires a college degree or certification from an accredited institution, request from the awarding institution official transcripts and send them directly to: ACC Highland Business Center Attention: E.M. Breedlove, Employment Manager 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 Photocopies or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted. Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D. ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only). Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law. Austin Community College (ACC or College) is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.