ACC GROW Associate III (Hourly)

About the role

The ACC GROW program merges students' academic learning directly with eight core career competencies necessary for employment success as identified by a task force of 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.

This 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead small teams or initiatives, providing peer coaching, constructive feedback, and accountability for deliverables
• Model proactive career management through advanced goal setting, professional networking, and self-directed learning aligned with post-graduation pathways
• Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication across platforms; may assist in drafting reports, creating digital content, or presenting updates to internal stakeholders
• Apply logical reasoning and creative problem-solving to enhance processes, evaluate outcomes, and propose data-informed improvements within assigned projects
• Exhibit high standards of reliability, integrity, and adaptability; serve as a role model for professionalism within the workplace
• Collaborate effectively across departments, demonstrating initiative in coordinating tasks, mediating challenges, and achieving shared goals
• Leverage digital tools, platforms, and software to streamline workflows, manage data, or support departmental communications; advanced Associates may assist with training others in technology use

Qualifications

• High school diploma or educational equivalent
• Enrollment in an ACC program of study (college credit, continuing education, or adult education)
• Completion of prior ACC GROW training modules or promotion from an Associate I or II level is preferred

Skills

• Managing projects with minimal supervision and meeting established deadlines
• Effectively using advanced communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills
• Applying organizational, analytical, and planning skills to complex tasks
• Entering, analyzing, and reporting data accurately
• Maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion
• Demonstrating advanced digital literacy; may include data entry, database management, virtual collaboration tools, social media management, or content creation; may also assist in technology training or documentation

Pay

$24.10