Chancellor
 Maricopa Community College district | |
 United States, Arizona, Tempe | |
| 2411 West 14th Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 28, 2026 | |
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Chancellor Job ID: 322432 Location: District Support Services Cntr Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Summary The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Governing Board invites applications, nominations, and inquiries for the position of Chancellor. As Arizona's leading provider of higher education, Maricopa Community Colleges is committed to offering affordable, high-quality college opportunities designed for the students and communities across the state-giving students unparalleled access to post-secondary education that creates immense value for themselves, their families, and for Arizona. MCCCD is the largest community college system in the nation with 10 individually accredited colleges and 31 satellite locations. The District serves more than 140,000 students annually and employs over 10,000 faculty and staff. The Chancellor serves as the public face of MCCCD and must build partnerships, elevate the system's reputation, and generate new revenue streams. Strong financial and operational expertise will be essential to navigate budget pressures and funding uncertainty. The Chancellor must also be a visible, engaged, and inspiring leader who builds confidence among employees and deep relationships with community partners, business and industry leaders, and local, state, and national officials. The Governing Board and stakeholders seek a seasoned, forward-thinking executive who leads with transparency and trust and advances a deeply student-centered vision. This leader will unify the District and strengthen organizational cohesion across a complex, multi-college system while positioning the District and its individual colleges to respond to evolving educational and community needs. To learn more about this opportunity and the requirements for the position, please visit www.maricopa.edu/chancellor-search. How to Apply *Please do not submit application documents at the MCCCD Jobs site. See instructions to submit below. MCCCD is being assisted by Academic Search. Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion with Dr. Shirley Robinson Pippins by emailing Shirley.Pippins@academicsearch.org or with Andrea Cowsert by emailing Andrea.Cowsert@academicsearch.org. Applications and nominations should be submitted electronically to MCCCDChancellor@academicsearch.org. Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the position profile; a curriculum vitae; and a list of at least five professional references with contact information, including telephone and email, and a note indicating the candidate's working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by April 2, 2026, can be assured full consideration. 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=322432&PostingSeq=1 jeid-15a6b6960f7b4048aa9f18727f420ee4 | |