Program Director

Program Director

Job ID : 321826

Location : Rio Salado Community College

Full / Part Time :

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$84,346.00 - $109,649.50 / annually, DOE

Grade

121

Work Schedule

The standard work schedule will be Monday - Thursday 7 : 30am - 6 : 00pm during the Academic Year. May be required to work some evenings & weekends

This position offers remote work allowing employees a combination of onsite and work from home options. The expected remote work schedule for this position is eligible for 1 day of remote work per week.

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.

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 :

• 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 :

Job Summary

The Program Director leads workforce development programs and student services within the Community Development division, overseeing staff across multiple locations. This role drives the division's marketing and outreach strategies, creating materials to raise community awareness and engage prospective students. The Director guides college and career navigation activities, including student recruitment, enrollment, and transition into college-level academic and occupational programs. The Program Director supervises, trains, and supports staff to boost student recruitment, retention, and completion. Serving as the primary liaison to the community, workforce, and District partners, including ARIZONA@WORK , Title II providers, and student services teams across the Maricopa Community Colleges, the Director builds strong internal and external collaborations. Reporting to Community Development's Associate Dean for Student Services, the Director ensures programs achieve both student success and community impact.

Essential Functions

40% - Leads the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned workforce development programs and student service areas within Community Development; Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff across multiple locations in workforce and college / career navigation services; Oversees program databases, reporting, and performance metrics, including student enrollment, transition, and progress in career pathways; Develops co-enrollment processes with workforce partners to streamline services, enhance the student experience, and meet shared performance measures.

30% - Oversees workforce programming and college / career navigation alignment with institutional goals, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements, and applicable policies and regulations; Researches industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to inform program development; Identifies and pursues funding opportunities, prepares proposals, and manages assigned grants and contracts; Oversees budgets, monitors expenditures, and prepares reports, presentations, and other deliverables. Builds and maintains relationships with internal college departments (e.g., Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Institutional Advancement) and external workforce partners (e.g., ARIZONA@WORK , Title II providers, Maricopa Community Colleges student services teams); Coordinates partnership agreements and initiatives.

20% - Directs division-wide marketing strategies to promote workforce programs, increase community awareness, and boost student recruitment, transition, and completion; Designs and evaluates materials to highlight career clusters, in-demand occupations, and fields of interest for adult learners; Oversees information sessions and cross-functional meetings to ensure brand consistency, compliance, and alignment with outreach needs; Serves as the central liaison for marketing, recruitment, and student success stories across internal teams.

10% - Analyzes economic and workforce trends to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements; Represents the division in strategic collaborations to advance workforce and student success goals; Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, educational leadership or related field and four years of educational program administration experience that includes two years of management and supervision.

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

A. Five (5) or more years of leadership experience in directing cross-functional teams, with a focus on staff development, student services coordination, and achieving measurable outcomes in student transition, retention, and completion.

B. Three (3) or more years of experience leading workforce development programs or initiatives, including successful collaboration with community-based organizations, educational institutions, or workforce agencies.

C. Three (3) or more years of experience managing program budgets and grants, including proposal development, fiscal oversight, and compliance with federal or state funding requirements.

D. Two (2) or more years of experience developing and implementing marketing and outreach strategies that drive program awareness, student recruitment, and community engagement, particularly for adult or nontraditional learners.

Special Working Conditions

Assigned work location is Rio Salado College Tempe : 2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281. Travel to campus during interview / selection process will be at candidate's own expense. 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.

Will be required to travel to all RSC locations, including :

RSC Avondale, 420 N. Central Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323

RSC Northern, 1715 W. Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

RSC Southern, 3320 S. Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282

RSC Surprise, 12535 W. Smokey Dr, Surprise, AZ 85378

RSC Thomas, 3631 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85019

RSC @ Glendale Community College, 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302

RSC @ South Mountain Community College, 7050 S 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving :

https : / / www.maricopa.edu / about / careers / application-information#mvd

OR

(If moving from out of state)

Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving :

https : / / www.maricopa.edu / about / careers / application-information#mvd

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

Open until filled

First Review September 18, 2025

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

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. Rio Salado College's Title IX / 504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu , 480 / 517-8196.

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.

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