Intern III, Strategic Planning (Hourly) at Austin… · Austin

Summary: Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. The Intern III in Strategic Planning will assist the Director of the Center for Government and Civic Service in operations, conduct research, and help with special projects while developing a working knowledge of the field. 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 Required Qualifications: - Open only to students enrolled in an internship, Co-op, or Practicum course - 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 is routinely performed in an office environment - Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling - Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds - 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 Important Skills: Information management, Budgeting, Communication skills, Organizational skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Multicultural respect, Standard office software, Self-motivation, Interpersonal skills, Attention to detail, Confidentiality