ACC GROW Associate III

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ACC GROW Associate III (Hourly)

The ACC GROW program merges students’ academic learning directly with eight core career competencies necessary for employment success as identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Through ACC GROW, Austin Community College students learn, apply, and strengthen these real-world essential job skills, then move on to expand their digital fluency and polish their professionalism. Students who move through the entire process (to ACC GROW Associate III) evolve professionally, have increased earning potential, and are better prepared to meet the contemporary demands of Central Texas employers.

The ACC GROW program merges students’ academic learning directly with eight core career competencies necessary for employment success as identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Through ACC GROW, Austin Community College students learn, apply, and strengthen these real-world essential job skills, expand their digital fluency, and polish their professionalism.

Students who advance to ACC GROW Associate III demonstrate mastery of these competencies, serve as peer mentors or project leads, and engage in high-level tasks requiring critical thinking, initiative, and professional judgment. These students evolve as emerging professionals with increased earning potential and are better prepared to meet the contemporary 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.

Please note:

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 on-campus employment opportunities should submit applications through Handshake.

The ACC GROW Associate III position is designed for advanced student employees who have demonstrated strong performance and competency growth in prior GROW roles. At this level, students take on greater independence and leadership in their assigned departments, often supporting special projects, training new team members, or optimizing workflows.

Through continued mentorship and guided reflection, Associates III deepen their professional expertise in communication, leadership, and digital fluency, while contributing strategically to department goals. This role supports Austin Community College’s commitment to student success by transforming student employment into a meaningful, high-impact experience that bridges learning and career advancement.

• 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.

• Career & Self-Development
  Model proactive career management through advanced goal setting, professional networking, and self-directed learning aligned with post-graduation pathways.
• Communication
  Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication across platforms; may assist in drafting reports, creating digital content, or presenting updates to internal stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking
  Apply logical reasoning and creative problem-solving to enhance processes, evaluate outcomes, and propose data-informed improvements within assigned projects.
• Leadership
  Lead or co-lead small teams or initiatives, providing peer coaching, constructive feedback, and accountability for deliverables.
• Professionalism
  Exhibit high standards of reliability,…