Intern III, Strategic Planning (Hourly)

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

2d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

With supervision, will perform high level duties and/or research functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a specific area of study. Open only to students enrolled in an internship, Co-op, or Practicum course.

Requirements

• Understanding of standard office applications, ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to communicate in orally and in writing in English.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• The ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines.
• Respecting a unique multicultural environment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard office software.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• This position is open only to students enrolled in an internship, Co-op, or Practicum course.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of the Center for Government and Civic Service (CGCS) in all aspects of CGCS operations.
• Conducts special projects including the design of programs and initiatives, including conceptualization, planning, facilitation and assessment under the direct supervision/guidance of the Director.
• Advises the CGCS Director on student perspectives and needs.
• Communicates with students, staff, partners, and stakeholders addressing issues when able, and coordinating with the Director when guidance is needed.
• Conducts research into information management and in consultation with the Director creates information management procedures for the CGCS including the construction of distribution lists, organization of a shared/common drive (Google), references required for the CGCS and documentation of past CGCS initiatives and events.
• Assists in all aspects of administration with an emphasis on budgeting and purchasing.
• Assists in CGCS communication and outreach.
• Seeks opportunities to leverage computer science skills to optimize CGCS use of information technology.
• Develops relationships with students, staff, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring relationships are identified and turned over to the Director or other appropriate staff (including future interns).
• Documents all activities to facilitate transition upon completion of internship.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED