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Student Services Specialist (Career Services)
 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 | |
 Jan 15, 2026 | |
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Student Services Specialist (Career Services) Job ID: 322268 Location: Phoenix College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $19.17 - $23.99/per hour, DOE Grade 109 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Summer hours, Monday-Thursday: Four 10-hour days; hours may vary within regular business hours. 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 Provides student services program support focused on career and entrepreneurial development, employer engagement, and work-based experiences. This position supports students with career decision-making, goal setting, and skill building through direct student engagement and guidance, and assists with career-related programming, employer-hosted activities, and workforce partnerships. The role works collaboratively with Career Services staff, faculty, employers, and community partners to build and sustain relationships that connect students to viable career and entrepreneurial opportunities, as well as work-based experiences. Essential Functions 30% - Deliver career support services to students, alumni, community members, and employers through career decision-making support, goal setting, and skill building aligned with workforce and entrepreneurial opportunities, in support of Career Services initiatives. 30% - Coordinate and support career-related events and programs, including career fairs, internships, service learning, on-campus recruitment, informational interviews, networking events, and entrepreneurship-focused activities that provide students with exposure to employers, industries, and career options. 25% - Assist with employer, industry, and community engagement by supporting partnerships, panels, workforce initiatives, and industry collaboration activities; communicate with external partners to facilitate student participation and engagement. 10% - Promote Career Services programs and opportunities through classroom visits, presentations, workshops, and digital communication, including outreach efforts that support career awareness and workforce readiness. 5% - Work collaboratively with Career Services staff, faculty, and student services partners in support of career services initiatives and perform other duties consistent with the scope and grade of the position. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution, and one (1) year full-time of student services or college teaching experience, or experience assisting with educational programs 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
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How to Apply Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. 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 Open until filled, first Review: 1/20/2026. Apply before this date to be considered during the first review process. 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=322268&PostingSeq=1 jeid-635ceaed3906e744a0bc90c52c644aed | |