ACC GROW Associate

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.

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.

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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.

The ACC GROW Associate I position focuses on the application of each individual student’s academic learning and the acquisition and strengthening of the following core career competencies:

Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization.

Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.

Identify and respond to needs based on an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.

Demonstrate the awareness, curiosity, and adaptability needed to work effectively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.

Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.

Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.

Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

• Customer service techniques.

• 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.

• May also use social media, work with digital publishing, and update web pages.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard office software.

• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Enrolled in an ACC program of study (college credit, continuing education, or adult education)

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