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Career Services Director (Specially Funded)

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2411 West 14th Street (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025
Career Services Director (Specially Funded) Job ID: 322225 Location: District Support Services Cntr 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 Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Funding Information This is a grant-funded assignment with a projected end date of December 31, 2026, with renewal contingent upon 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 Career Services Director within the Maricopa Corporate Engagement team provides strategic leadership for the development and implementation of a centralized, systemwide career services model for Maricopa Community Colleges. This position leads districtwide planning, coordination, and evaluation of career readiness initiatives to ensure consistent, equitable support for students across all ten colleges. The Career Services Director collaborates with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Workforce Development, and IT/Data teams, strengthens employer partnerships, oversees career readiness programming, and manages districtwide tools and communication strategies that connect students with career opportunities. This role is critical to advancing MCCCD's workforce mission and improving employment outcomes for students. This is a One-Year-Only (OYO) position. Essential Functions 35% Provide strategic leadership for a centralized, systemwide career services model: Direct the planning, development, and implementation of unified career readiness strategies, standards, and initiatives aligned with labor market demand and NACE competencies. 25% Lead cross-divisional collaboration to integrate career readiness across the student experience: Coordinate efforts with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Workforce Development, and IT/Data teams to embed career development and Work-Based Experiences (WBEs) into programs of study and ensure consistency across all colleges. 15% Develop and manage system-level employer engagement strategies: Strengthen partnerships with industry, advisory councils, chambers, and employers Oversee sector-based regional events Guide employer relationship management through districtwide tools. 10% Oversee districtwide student career readiness programming: Ensure equitable access to high-quality career services Guide the modernization of career-readiness curricula Support the implementation of consistent services such as resume coaching, mock interviews, and job-readiness workshops. 10% Direct data, evaluation, and reporting efforts: Lead the adoption and optimization of a Career Services Management system Use labor market and outcomes data to inform strategy Oversee third-party evaluation and systemwide reporting 5% Manage systemwide communications and stakeholder engagement for career services: Oversee coordinated communication to students, alumni, and employers Maintain shared events calendars and messaging Represent the district at industry and workforce events. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business administration, public administration or related field and four years of related experience that includes two years of management and supervisory experience. 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 Four or more years of experience in career services, workforce development, employer engagement, or related student support functions in a higher education or large organizational setting. Four or more years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives or collaborations that integrate career readiness, academic programs, and student services. Four or more years of experience implementing, optimizing, or managing Career Services Management systems (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity) and using labor market or outcomes data to guide strategy. Four or more years of experience developing and maintaining employer, industry, or community partnerships, including oversight of sector-based events or advisory councils. Four or more years of experience designing, scaling, or modernizing career-readiness programming (e.g., coaching services, job-readiness workshops, embedded curriculum) across multiple departments, campuses, or units Special Working Conditions ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Positions in this class typically require the ability to perform tasks that involve: fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Position may be required to work at multiple sites/locations; may be required to work evenings and/or weekends. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment. This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation, may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. 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 Thursday, January 8, 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. 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=322225&PostingSeq=1 jeid-8966de65b7ae7b498373e1a12b90d7a7