Student Services Specialist Senior

Student Services Specialist Senior (Specially Funded)

Job ID: 322082
Location: Rio Salado Community College
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$20.61 - $26.80/hourly, DOE

Grade

111

Work Schedule

The standard work schedule will be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm during the Academic Year.

7:00am - 6:00pm during the Summer Months

This position offers remote work allowing employees a combination of onsite and work from home options. The expected remote work schedule for this position will be based upon the needs of the department.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Funding Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 09/30/2026 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

The Student Services Specialist for the Semiconductor Pathways in Arizona's Technical Education (SP-ATE) grant will provide coordination and support to ensure student success and navigation through semiconductor educational pathways. This includes advising students, managing onboarding, tracking progress toward credentials and job placement, and coordinating with Career Technical Education (CTE) partners, universities, and industry. The role supports grant reporting, outreach, recruitment, and tracking systems, as well as the coordination of events.

Essential Functions

20% - Advises students participating in semiconductor technician programs, including veterans, adult learners, and recent high school graduates.
20% - Supports recruitment and outreach activities, including events and presentations at schools and community organizations. Helps facilitate and coordinates logistics for events, site visits, and workshops.
15% - Collaborates with faculty, CTE partners, university representatives, and industry liaisons to align student services with project objectives.
15% - Coordinates onboarding processes and tracks student progress toward certificates and job placement.
10% - Serves as a liaison between students and college support services, including referrals for financial, academic, and career resources.
10% - Maintains accurate and timely records for student interactions and progress in compliance with grant reporting requirements.
10% - Contributes to the collection of data for grant evaluation and reporting purposes. Performs other duties as assigned in support of the SP-ATE project.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of student services or college teaching experience or experience assisting with educational program development and coordination, student advisement, financial aid, or related student development programs.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Experience or knowledge in semiconductor industry, technician programs, or advanced manufacturing education.
B. Experience advising diverse student populations, like veterans, adult learners, recent high school graduates, in technical or STEM programs.
C. Experience coordinating student onboarding, tracking student progress, and managing job placement activities using data management systems.
D. Experience maintaining records and contributing to grant reporting requirements, including data collection and compliance documentation.
E. Experience collaborating with faculty, K-12 partners, university representatives, and/or industry partners to achieve educational objectives.
F. Experience planning and executing recruitment events, outreach presentations, workshops, and/or site visits for technical education programs.
G. Experience or knowledge of CTE pathways, articulation agreements, dual enrollment programs, and/or workforce development initiatives.

Special Working Conditions

May be required to work at multiple sites or locations. May be required to work evenings and weekends. This is a short-term position with a projected end date of September 2028 with renewal contingent on funding source.
Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd

OR

(If moving from out of state)

Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review December 1, 2025

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O. Tafari Osayande, o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu, 480-517-8196.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322082&PostingSeq=1

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