Program Director (Career Services)
Job ID: 322770
Location: Scottsdale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Salary Range
$84,346.00 – $109,649.50/annually, DOE
Grade
121
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
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.
Campus Statement
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year public higher education institution located on Native American land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently serves more than 7,000 full and part-time students each semester from its surrounding communities, including the cities of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community.
We are seeking dedicated and collaborative staff and faculty who are passionate about teaching, learning, and fostering student success. We welcome individuals who are eager to contribute their ideas and expertise to help guide the ongoing development of SCC’s priorities and strategic initiatives.
At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to improve the quality of life in our communities by providing challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences.
SCC Wins the 2022 Sterling Award
SCC Healthy AZ Platinum Award Recipient- 2025
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 and 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
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is seeking a full-time Program Director for the Career Services Department. This position will plan, direct, and evaluate college-wide career services programs, overseeing strategic operations across multiple business units. The program director will lead initiatives that support student career development and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
To best serve the students, department, and college, this position requires a physical presence on campus, with the possibility of partial remote work depending on business needs.
Please read the “How to Apply” section to avoid incomplete application materials.
Essential Functions
30% – Provides college-wide strategic leadership and administrative oversight
Provides vision, direction, and administration for comprehensive career services and workforce development functions; leads college-wide strategy for career development, job placement, internships, and workforce-aligned initiatives; ensures integration of career development across the student lifecycle and alignment with college, district, and regional workforce priorities.
20% – Leads employer, industry, and community engagement strategy
Develops and implements strategies to establish and sustain partnerships with employers, industry leaders, and community organizations; expands internships, job placement, and work-based learning opportunities; represents the college in workforce and economic development initiatives.
20% – Supervises personnel and manages departmental operations
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff; establishes performance expectations and supports professional development; directs daily operations of career services, including service delivery, programming, and student engagement.
15% – Directs workforce alignment and cross-functional collaboration
Leads collaboration with academic affairs, student services, and external partners to align programs with workforce needs; supports development of work-based learning, customized training, and grant-funded initiatives; serves as a liaison across college and district functions.
15% – Directs assessment, compliance, and resource management
Oversees use of labor market data and student outcomes to drive decision-making and continuous improvement; ensures compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and accreditation standards; directs budget, resource allocation, and reporting requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Performs, directs and oversees the conduct of performance evaluations, training, hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed according to overall management and strategic objectives. Work is reviewed for outcomes produced and results obtained.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, educational leadership or related field and four (4) years of educational program administration experience that includes two years of management and supervision.
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 leading career services, workforce development, or employer engagement functions in a higher education setting, preferably at a community college.
B. Experience developing and sustaining partnerships with employers, industry, or workforce agencies that resulted in internships, job placement, or work-based learning opportunities.
C. Experience aligning programs or services with labor market data or regional workforce needs.
D. Experience collaborating with faculty and/or academic leadership to integrate career readiness or experiential learning into curriculum or programs.
E. Experience supervising staff and managing operations in a complex or multi-functional environment.
F. Experience managing budgets, grants, or externally funded workforce or training initiatives.
G. Experience using career services platforms, labor market data tools, or student information systems.
H. Experience conducting program assessment, using data to evaluate outcomes, or supporting accreditation/compliance processes.
I. One year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two years.
Special Working Conditions
- All travel-related expenses to campus during the interview and selection process will be the candidate’s responsibility.
- May be required to travel to other MCCCD locations.
- May be required to work evenings and weekends.
- May require prolonged periods of sitting and viewing a computer screen.
- May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
- This position requires a physical presence on campus with possible partial remote work depending on business needs to best serve the students, department, and college.
- Will work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions.
- Will be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily.
- Driver’s License – AZ Class D driver’s license may required, minimum requirements here: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements
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.
– Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page. For instructions on how to apply, go to HCM Internal Applicants Quick Reference Guide.
* At this time, Scottsdale Community College does not provide Visa Sponsorship.
* Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate’s own expense.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu
MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Close Date
Apply on or before May 31, 2026 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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