Program Analyst (Short-term)

$53,050.25 - $68,964.82/annually, DOE

114

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

This is a short-term, at-will position with an expected job end date 06/30/2027 with renewal based on available funding and the needs of MCCCD.

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.

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) 

This short-term position provides professional-level coordination and support for Registered Apprenticeships and related noncredit workforce training programs. The role supports program operations, student recruitment and advising, enrollment and records, instructor and employer coordination, and required apprenticeship documentation. Serves as a key liaison among students, employers, training partners, and college departments to support student success and ensure programs operate efficiently and meet requirements. The position also builds and maintains industry partnerships, identifies emerging workforce needs, and supports opportunities for apprenticeship and workforce program growth.

50% - Provides professional-level support for Registered Apprenticeships and related noncredit training programs. Coordinates course and cohort setup, student recruitment and enrollment, student records, instructor onboarding, training schedules, employer and training partner logistics, contracts, third-party billing, and required apprenticeship documentation. Supports recruitment and outreach efforts to build program enrollment and connect prospective students with appropriate training opportunities. Works with program managers, instructors, students, employers, and internal departments to ensure programs operate efficiently and comply with college and program requirements. Monitors participation, completion, and other required program data and resolves day-to-day operational issues.

20% - Student Advising and Support-Provides advising and guidance to students participating in Registered Apprenticeship programs, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) pathways and related noncredit training. Assists students with registration, program requirements, training schedules, course sequencing, CPL options, and completion requirements. Guides apprentices through related technical instruction and applicable college processes. Monitors student progress, follows up on required documentation and milestones, and connects students with appropriate resources to support successful completion.

20% - Business and Industry Engagement-Serves as a liaison with existing and prospective industry partners. Maintains ongoing communication with employers to evaluate training quality, responsiveness to workforce needs, student performance and satisfaction, completion rates, and overall program effectiveness. Conducts outreach to identify new training, apprenticeship, and partnership opportunities and helps identify pathways for continued education and workforce development. Documents employer engagement and feedback, evaluates partnership outcomes, identifies emerging workforce needs, and communicates opportunities for program improvement and growth to department leadership.

10% - Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business or public administration, or directly related field and two (2) years of related program management experience preferably in an educational setting.

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.

1. Experience with Registered Apprenticeship programs, workforce development, noncredit training or career and technical education programs.
2. Experience in student advising, enrollment, recruitment, or other student support services. 
3. Experience working directly with employers, industry partners or workforce organizations to support education, training, or workforce development initiatives.
4. Experience coordinating multiple programs, cohorts, or projects simultaneously, including managing schedules, deadlines, records, and priorities.
5. One (1) year of full-time experience in higher education preferred
    

• May be required to travel or be assigned to all GateWay locations
• May require some evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
   

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.

• 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 (must include number of hours worked) 
• 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.

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.

Open until filled. First Review on 10/26/2026.

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

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.