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Student Services Specialist (Early College Programs)
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Phoenix | |
 Feb 14, 2026 | |
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Student Services Specialist (Early College Programs) Job ID: 322325 Location: Phoenix College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $19.17 - $23.99/hourly, DOE Grade 109 Work Schedule Tuesday- Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm Saturday: 8:00am-2:30pm Monday & Sundays: OFF Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-6:00pm 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 Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia. In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education. 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:
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Job Summary The ACE Program Advisor plays a key role in supporting students enrolled in Early College Programs (ECP) under the supervision of the ECP Director. This position provides a comprehensive range of student services, including recruitment, admissions, placement testing, financial aid guidance, academic advisement, registration, community education, facilitation and coordination of program retention workshops/events, and referrals to additional resources. As the primary liaison between the ACE Program, participating students, and their parents/guardians, the advisor is responsible for guiding high school students and their families through the college's student services processes. This role also involves coordinating and delivering services to ACE students while tracking their academic progress from high school graduation through the community college transfer process to a university. Essential Functions 40% - Coordinates programs within the Early College Programs Department, ACE, and Hoop of Learning (HOL) at Phoenix College by providing student support, monitoring progress, academic planning/advising, and orientation to enhance student success. Assists prospective, new, and continuing students in all aspects of student services, including recruitment, placement testing, academic planning, registration, financial aid, orientation, programming, and retention activities/workshops/events. Advises students regarding degree options, transfer options, academic success, and financial planning; meets and corresponds with students and high school administrators to build and maintain the college's strategic partnerships. Tracks student progress through completion and designs appropriate interventions. 20% - Coordinates, implements, and evaluates processes and procedures. Implements program outreach as well as recruitment and retention activities. Designs, develops, maintains, and delivers program resource information, presentations, reports, correspondence, and promotional materials. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to Early College Programs and students to inform the implementation of policies and procedures and/or to prepare a variety of reports. Reviews program requirement criteria to evaluate and determine eligibility. 20% - Serves as program and community liaison providing program and policy advisement and related information. Monitors and coordinates the provision of information and technical assistance to students, staff, and external partners regarding Early College guidelines and applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations. 10% - Develops, analyzes, coordinates, and implements program functions and activities. Facilitates and manages student grant/scholarship funds within Early College Programs, which includes the evaluation of grant qualifications in accordance with MCCCD policies, regulations, and state and federal laws. Evaluates policy to determine and ensure program compliance. 10% - Assists in the execution of other outreach and recruitment programs and performs other duties as assigned. 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 from an accredited institution. 2. One (1) or more years of experience working in a higher educational environment with a role in Enrollment Services (advisement, recruitment, registration, testing, career services, or financial aid). 3. Experience using a Student Information System (i.e., Peoplesoft, Banner). 4. Experience working with a culturally diverse student population. 5. Experience presenting group orientation or providing group advisement. 6. Experience preparing, maintaining and/or interpreting statistical data including databases and spreadsheets. Special Working Conditions
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.
Posting Close Date Apply on or before 02/16/2026 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=322325&PostingSeq=1 jeid-f21ff532c3fa4d4fa1438cfdbcb74db5 | |