Manufacturing Student Recruitment Specialist (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: Manufacturing Student Recruitment Specialist (Hourly) Job Description Summary: The Part-Time Student Recruitment Specialist is responsible for promoting programs, building relationships with community partners, and recruiting prospective students through outreach activities, presentations, and events. This role requires an energetic and proactive individual who is comfortable engaging with multicultural audiences and working independently to expand awareness of educational opportunities. Job Description: Description of Duties and Tasks Conduct outreach to high schools, community organizations, employers, and partner institutions to promote program opportunities. Deliver engaging presentations to groups ranging from 20 to 200 students, community members, and industry partners. Represent the college and our division at recruitment events, career fairs, and community functions. Develop and maintain relationships with counselors, educators, employers, and community leaders to support recruitment efforts. Build and maintain an active recruitment pipeline through follow-up communication and relationship management. Knowledge Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities may shift based on recruitment cycles and community opportunities Work with a high level of independence and initiative Proactively identify outreach opportunities Manage recruitment activities with minimal day-to-day supervision Adapt quickly to new partnerships and changing schedules Skills Confident and engaging public speaker Comfortable initiating conversations and building relationships with new contacts Energetic and externally motivated Resilient and persistent in outreach and follow-up Strong organizational and follow-through skills Ability to represent programs professionally in public settings Technology Skills Experience using CRM or recruitment tracking systems (e.g., Salesforce, Slate CRM, or similar). Proficiency with data tracking and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Ability to create and deliver presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. Experience using virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Familiarity with shared document and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft Office). Physical Requirements Work is performed in a standard office environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds. Regular local and regional travel to high schools, community events, employer locations, and partner organizations. During peak recruitment periods, travel may occur 34 days per week. Reliable transportation is required. The position may also involve occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekend events. Safety Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices. Pay Rate $30.40/hour Number of Openings: 1 Job Posting Close Date: March 31, 2026 Clery Act As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety 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. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ( CleryComplianceOfficer@austincc.edu ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website. 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. 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