ACC GROW Associate I (Hourly)

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking students for the ACC GROW Associate I position in Austin, Texas. This hourly position is focused on integrating academic learning with practical work experiences, designed to enhance essential career competencies.

Students will develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and professionalism. The role is open to currently enrolled ACC students, and the pay rate is $23.00 per hour. There are 50 openings available.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student at Austin Community College.
• Proficiency with standard office software required.

Responsibilities

• Integrate academic learning with practical work experience.
• Develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and professionalism.
• Participate in guided reflections and mentorship.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or educational equivalent

Enrolled in an ACC program of study

Tools

Standard office software

Job description

ACC GROW Associate I (Hourly)

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 communication, critical thinking, and professionalism, preparing them for successful employment after graduation.

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.

Eligibility

This position is open only to students who are currently enrolled in coursework at Austin Community College and must maintain active enrollment to qualify for employment.

Position Purpose

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:

Career & Self‑Development

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.

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

• Customer service techniques.

Skills

• 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

November 28, 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.