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With our newly realigned Student Affairs structure, there’s never been a better time to get curious about the "who" and "how" of our division! We want to empower you to bridge gaps and build connections across functional areas.

Click the button below to explore what makes each team unique. You’ll discover the specific services they provide students, their distinct purpose, and—most importantly—how you can best engage and collaborate with them!

Student Affairs Staff Updates

New Beginnings



We’re excited to welcome and celebrate the newest members of our Student Affairs team and those who have recently changed positions! 

Join us in spotlighting our Student Affairs colleagues and congratulate them the next time you see them on campus.

Staff Development

The Courage to Say What Needs to Be Said

Hosted by Andrew Silver and Amber Martinez Vasquez, this interactive workshop empowers participants to approach difficult conversations with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Focusing on conflict management, participants will learn practical strategies to initiate courageous conversations with both peers and supervisors, while addressing the common fears that often hold us back.

Through guided discussion and real-world scenarios, the session explores how to navigate tension, communicate effectively, and maintain professionalism in challenging situations. Participants also will discover and better understand their communication style while exploring how to manage conflict productively and build stronger, more authentic workplace relationships.



Upcoming Dates:

• Tuesday, June 23 | 1:30–3:00 p.m. | RRC
• Wednesday, June 24 | 1:30–3:00 p.m. | Virtual
• Tuesday, July 28 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. | HLC
• Wednesday, July 29 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. | SAC

Reminder: Complete Tier 1 Training Modules by Friday, May 22

The five Tier 1 Student Affairs training modules have been assigned to all staff in Workday. This is a reminder to complete your modules by Friday, May 22. These modules provide the foundation for our new operating model and must be finished before you attend your Experiential Lab. If you haven’t already, you can sign up here for a June or July lab session. Thank you for your commitment to our student-centered mission!

Ways to Engage with the Vice Chancellor

In Case You Missed It

• Upward Evaluations: After more than a decade, the College is reintroducing upward evaluation, giving employees a structured, meaningful way to share responses with their managers. All ACC employees are invited to participate. Responses are confidential. Check your email for a message and link to the evaluation (sent April 30). Visit the Upward Evaluation website for more information.
• Spring 2026 Commencement: ACC is set to celebrate a record-breaking class at its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14. More than 3,700 graduates are invited to participate this spring—a 12% increase from last year. Combined with fall graduates, ACC will recognize more than 8,100 students this academic year, marking an 11% year-over-year increase. Read more here. 
• Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It is a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of AAPI communities and highlight their vital role in shaping our society. Click here to learn more about how ACC is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.
• Loan Zone: Help the Office of Financial Aid by spreading the word to your students about Loan Zone - a workshop where students can gain the confidence, tools, and knowledge needed to navigate their federal student loans successfully. Students can RSVP at austincc.edu/loanzone. 
• Demystifying Bats to Cats: Transfer success is a core component of ACC’s North Star goal. With the implementation of House Bill 8, which ties state funding directly to successful student transfers, prioritizing clear pathways to four-year universities has never been more critical to the College. Click here to learn more about Bats to Cats from Academic Advisor Kamryn Leary. 
• ACC Foster Care Luggage Drive: This year, about 60 Austin-area foster youth will graduate from high school. When foster youth turn 18 and/or graduate high school, they age out of the system with nothing more than a plastic bag to hold all their belongings. ACC wants to change that through ACC’s Annual Foster Care Luggage Drive. Click here to learn how you can support throughout the month of May.
• Theory of Change Network: Interested in joining the Theory of Change Network? The summer enrollment deadline is May 11, 2026. The Network meets monthly for updates on all things leadership and Theory of Change. Please take a minute to review the requirements to join and expectations for Network members. You will need some time to complete the enrollment steps, particularly the ToC badge, so plan accordingly.
• The Impact of Free Tuition at ACC: ACC’s enrollment numbers have reached a historic high, student persistence is up, and ACC is setting a national standard for program design. Read more about the program here.
• Institutional Effectiveness Report Card Update: On April 23, leaders from across the College gathered for the Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Report Card Convening. The workshop marked an important milestone in moving the IE Report Card from planning to activation and execution. Read more about the IE Report Card here.

Student Affairs Employment Opportunities

Full-Time

Part-Time

• ACC GROW Associate I (Hourly) | Closing Date: 8/29/26
• Assistant I (Hourly) | Closing Date: 5/20/26
• Assistant I (Hourly) | Closing date: 5/20/26
• Assistant 1 (Hourly) | Closing Date: 5/23/26

Interested in something else? We encourage all Student Affairs employees to check the Workday internal job site for additional updates regularly and to explore openings that align with your skills, interests, and aspirations.

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