Director of Data Engineering & AI Enablement

Director of Data Engineering & AI Enablement

Job ID : 321834

Location : District Support Services Cntr

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

$110,561.00 - $143,729.00 / annually, DOE

Grade

125

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Summer Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

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

Information Technology Services (ITS) at the MCCCD seeks a dynamic Director of Data Engineering & AI Enablement . Reporting to the CIO, you'll craft the strategy and practical architecture for modern data platforms, drive AI adoption, and forge a data-driven culture that delivers real-world impact in student services, institutional effectiveness, and district operations.

This new position is a transformative opportunity to become a key part of our expanding organization : you will build a team from the ground up , evaluate and integrate AI tools and services, and shepherd AI / ML use cases from ideation to production-while establishing ethical and governance guardrails. At the same time, you will lead the modernization of MCCCD's data engineering and business intelligence ecosystems , including dashboarding, data warehousing, data lakes, and robust enterprise database infrastructure. You'll define long-term roadmaps, budget and resource plans, and partner with leadership across colleges to align technical strategy with educational mission. If you are energized by leading innovation, shaping outcomes at scale, and coaching high-performing teams, this role offers an unmatched chance to build the future of AI and data at MCCCD.

The ideal candidate for Director is someone who possesses tactical and influential skills, with deep technical expertise working with python and data transformations, structured and unstructured data, and building a team. If you're looking to advance to the next stage in your Data / AI career, apply to this role today.

Relocation assistance will be considered for the selected candidate.

Essential Functions

People / Team / Project Leadership (30 %)

Data Strategy & Platform Architecture (30 %)

AI Enablement & Innovation (25 %)

Cross-College Data Collaboration (10 %)

Administrative (5 %)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field and six (6) years of professional experience in area related to the intended assignment, which includes two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree, education, certification 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

Technical & AI-Leadership Expertise

Data Engineering, BI, and Database Architecture

Coding, ML & Pipeline Orchestration

Governance, Ethics & Compliance

Communications & Strategy

Education & Prior Experience

Special Working Conditions

There is a mandatory minimum in-office expectation, currently two days onsite, in which the District reserves the right to update at any time.

The selected candidate will need to reside in the Phoenix area or relocate within six months of hire.

This role may involve after hours work and non-regular business hours.

This leader will be measured on ITS values, leadership principles, and job performance areas as referenced above.

May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor.

May be required to present in large meetings and sponsored events.

ITS does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.

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 Monday, September 29, 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.

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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