Maricopa GO Program Manager (Specially Funded)

$69,538.50 - $90,400.05/annually, DOE

118

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of June 30, 2029 with renewal based on available funds 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)

The Maricopa GO Program Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of Maricopa GO, a new student success program designed to help eligible students complete their associate degrees through coordinated academic advising, financial support, career and transfer planning, and a supportive student community. The program is based on the nationally recognized Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model and is being adapted to meet the needs of Maricopa Community Colleges students.

In this role, the Maricopa GO Program Manager builds strong partnerships with college leadership, provides guidance and support to Maricopa GO advisors, oversees grant and program compliance, manages budgets and performance outcomes, and ensures consistent implementation of the program across participating colleges.

The successful candidate demonstrates a student-centered approach grounded in empathy and an understanding of the diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and life circumstances of community college students.

30% - Program Leadership:

• Provide strategy for implementing, expanding, and continuously improving the Maricopa GO program
• Ensure fidelity to the nationally recognized ASAP model while adapting services to meet local student needs
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure program activities align with grant goals, objectives, and performance measures
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and operating standards

20% - Student Success Collaboration:

• Develop strategies and processes to reach student cohort targets
• Collaborate with college staff and departments on the delivery of comprehensive student supports integral to programming
• Ensure students receive timely outreach and proactive case management

20% - Coaching/Training:

• Provide leadership in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and ongoing development of program staff
• Promote collaboration and consistency across participating colleges
• Lead regular program meetings and cross-functional planning sessions

15% - Data and Continuous Improvement:

• Manage program component delivery and data collection to ensure successful progress towards student engagement and program academic performance benchmarks

15% - Grant Management and Budget:

• Oversee program budgets and expenditures
• Manage accounting, compliance, and reporting information for the Maricopa GO Program

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, educational leadership or related field and five (5) years of program administration or management experience, that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and/or 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. Master's Degree in education, educational leadership or related field
2. Grant management experience (5+years)
3. Experience implementing and leading student success initiatives/programs (5+ years)
4. Experience working at a community college (5 + years)
5. Experience using student information systems, technology, and data to support program operations and improve student success outcomes
6. Three (3) or more years of experience providing student advising, coaching, or other direct student support services
7. Demonstrated student-centered leadership and understanding of the diverse experiences, barriers, and educational journeys of community college student
8. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years

• May have to work evening and weekend hours on brief occasions
• The position will travel frequently to the community colleges.
• Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; the employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:
  Maricopa Driver Training Program
• May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs
• May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor

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.

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.

Apply on or before Sunday, November 15, 2026 to be considered.

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.