Student Services Specialist-Specially Funded

Hiring Salary Range

$ /per hour DOE

Grade

109

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend events as needed.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Funding Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of June 30th, 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 (Honors Program – Specially Funded) provides comprehensive administrative and program support for the Chandler-Gilbert Community College Honors Program. This role assists with event planning, student communications, scholarship tracking, and compliance reporting. The position supports faculty and students, facilitates logistics for orientations and activities, manages data systems, and helps ensure alignment with district and college policies.

Essential Functions

25% – Program Facilitation & Oversight

Facilitates and assists with planning and implementation of key Honors Program functions including orientations, contracts, student engagement, and compliance tracking; manages workflows with limited supervision.

20% – Student Support & Communication

Provides direct student support and advising regarding honors eligibility, scholarship requirements, and project completion; communicates independently with students, faculty, and district staff.

20% – Scholarship & Compliance Administration

Oversees President's and Honors Achievement scholarships, verifies eligibility, maintains databases, coordinates with Financial Aid for disbursement, and ensures compliance.

15% – Event & Outreach Management

Plans, budgets, and coordinates events such as orientations, luncheons, and co-curricular activities; collaborates with marketing and recruitment to enhance engagement.

10% – Budget & Data Management

Tracks and reconciles program budgets, processes FMS requisitions, compiles data for reports, and provides updates to the Honors Faculty Coordinator and Dean.

10% – Collaboration & Faculty Liaison Work

Works closely with the Honors Faculty Coordinator, instructors, and campus departments to facilitate honors contracts, projects, and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution, and one year full-time of student services or college teaching experience or experience assisting with educational program development and coordination, student advisement, financial aid, customer service, 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

1. Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
2. Experience working in higher education or student programs
3. Demonstrated ability to coordinate events, manage budgets, and maintain data accuracy
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills
5. Experience with Maricopa systems (e.g., SIS, FMS, HCM, Canvas) and familiarity with ADA compliance and accessibility standards

Special Working Conditions

1. May require occasional evening or weekend work to support student events
2. Work primarily performed in an office environment at the CGCC Pecos Campus
3. Requires ability to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup
4. Involves frequent interaction with students, faculty, and staff both in-person and electronically

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

Apply on or before November 24th,2025 to be considered.

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.

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.

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