Student Services Analyst (Specially Funded)(Two openings)
Job ID: 322486
Location: Rio Salado Community College
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hiring Salary Range
$52,525.00 – $68,282.00/annually, DOE
Grade
114
Work Schedule
Monday – Thursday, 7:30am – 6pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Work Calendar
12 Months
Funding Information
This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2027 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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- 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 Career Services Analyst coordinates, administers, and continuously improves career and workforce services that support Adult Education learners in career exploration, academic and career pathway planning, job readiness, work-based learning, and employment outcomes. The position provides advanced student services work through program coordination, data analysis, employer and partner engagement, student advising, and cross-functional collaboration with college and career navigators, instructors, student support staff, and workforce partners. This role serves as a subject matter resource for career services processes and may provide day-to-day lead support, guidance, and workflow coordination for part-time career services staff. The analyst also collects and analyzes program data, monitors compliance and performance expectations, and recommends improvements to strengthen student outcomes and alignment with labor-market needs.
Essential Functions
30% – Career advising, learner support, and pathway planning: Provides individualized and group-based career services to adult learners, including career assessments, career and academic pathway planning, resume and cover letter development, mock interviews, job search strategies, application support, and referrals to college and community resources; maintains an active student caseload, conducts outreach and follow-up, and supports learners in identifying education, training, credential, and employment pathways aligned to their goals, interests, and skill levels; tracks learner progress and helps connect students to workforce preparation activities, work-based learning, and employment opportunities.
25% – Employer engagement and workforce partnership coordination: Develops, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with employers, workforce partners, community-based organizations, and industry representatives to expand internships, job shadows, apprenticeships, externships, and direct-hire opportunities for adult learners; communicates employer expectations, hiring trends, and skill needs to students and college partners, and helps align career services and learner-preparation activities with labor market demand.; coordinates with the career services team to support consistent employer engagement and student placement activity.
20% – Program coordination, data analysis, and continuous improvement: Coordinates career services functions and activities, maintains program files, records, and databases, and collects, analyzes, and prepares reports related to student engagement, placements, employer partnerships, work-based learning activities, and other performance indicators; reviews outcomes, identifies trends and gaps, and makes recommendations to improve services, processes, outreach strategies, and learner outcomes; supports evidence-based decision-making by translating data into actionable summaries for leadership and program teams.
15% – Training, communication, and lead support: Designs, develops, and delivers presentations, workshops, resource materials, and training related to career readiness, student recruitment and retention, advising, employability skills, and workforce opportunities; serves as a content expert and day-to-day lead resource for assigned career services processes and may guide workflow, onboarding, and implementation support for part-time career services staff; collaborates regularly with navigators, instructors, location staff, student services teams, and other internal partners to ensure coordinated, student-centered service delivery.
10% – Compliance, program support, and other assigned responsibilities: Monitors and supports compliance with applicable college, grant, and workforce development requirements; maintains current program materials and resource information; participates in departmental training and cross-training; and performs other duties as assigned; stays current on workforce trends, regulations, best practices, and emerging tools relevant to career services and adult learner employment outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of student services or college teaching experience, or experience coordinating, administering, planning, or evaluating programs.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience 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.
Special Requirements: Must be able to obtain the Arizona Department of Education Adult Education Certification (which includes Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (AZ DPS IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card).
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Applicants must have or be able to obtain an Adult Education Certificate within 30 days of hire.
Desired Qualifications
A. Master’s degree
B. Three (3) or more years of professional experience in career services, workforce development, job placement, employer engagement, talent development, or a closely related student services field.
C. Two (2) or more years of experience working with adult learners, English language learners, opportunity youth, or other nontraditional student populations in education, workforce, or community-based settings.
D. Two (2) or more years of experience developing and maintaining employer partnerships and/or collaborating with workforce boards, American Job Centers, community-based organizations, or public workforce system partners to support job placement, work-based learning, or workforce pipeline efforts.
E. Experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting program or performance data, including job placement, student engagement, employer partnership, or grant performance data, to support reporting and continuous improvement.
F. Experience developing and delivering workshops, trainings, presentations, or resource materials related to career readiness, employability skills, advising, or workforce preparation.
G. Experience using labor market information, career assessments, and employer feedback to guide student advising, outreach strategies, and program recommendations.
H. One (1) year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years
Special Working Conditions
May require some evenings or weekends. May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen. May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. Assigned work location is Rio Salado College (RSC) Tempe: 2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281. Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate’s own expense. Will be required to travel to all RSC locations, including:
RSC Avondale, 420 N. Central Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323
RSC Northern, 1715 W. Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
RSC Southern, 3320 S. Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
RSC Surprise, 12535 W. Smokey Dr, Surprise, AZ 85378
RSC Thomas, 3631 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85019
RSC @ Glendale Community College, 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
RSC @ South Mountain Community College, 7050 S 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042
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 April 13, 2026
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.
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