Administrative Specialist Sr (Disability Resources)

Salary Range

Grade

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

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

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $ billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education : Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

Campus Statement

PC) welcomed its first students as one of the first institutions of higher education in Maricopa County on September 13, 1920.

PC's founders envisioned the College as a place of inclusion as a non-segregated institution. In 1962, the (MCCCD) was established, with PC as the flagship institution.

MCCCD is now one of the largest community college districts in the nation.

PC serves an ethnically diverse student population and is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with over 17,000 students.

PC proudly champions the values of equity, integrity, and community. The majority of PC students are part-time, first-generation students seeking career and technical education or university transfer.

PC is nationally recognized as a institution for intentionally serving Latino students and demonstrating positive student outcomes.

With more than , Phoenix College embraces a approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. We strive to prepare students to meet their unique goals university transfer, career training and advancement, and lifelong learning.

Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives.

Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

20 paid observed holidays

12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Maricopa Employee Store : Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• Annual professional development growth funding
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program : Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wondronline program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more Pre-Retirement Events

may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the Department of Education after qualifying).

10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

As a key member of the Disability Resource & Services (DRS) team, the Administrative Specialist Sr provides advanced administrative, secretarial, and coordination support for the program.

The person in this role troubleshoots inquiries to resolve requests. Communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding policies, procedures, and program information.

This role leverages extensive experience in Higher Education, specifically in DRS, Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Advisement, Enrollment Services, and Recruitment.

Essential Functions

30% - Receives and responds to inquiries and information requests, resolving issues or referring requests to the appropriate resource.

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding policy, procedures, and program information. Schedules, prioritizes, coordinates, and performs administrative office support activities related to meetings, events, or office services

20% - Working in a team environment, providing training and orientation to staff, and serving as the team lead for temporary employees

20% - Provides customer support and technical assistance for specialized office support, including applications related explicitly to DRS (DRS Connect and accessibility software (, Kurzweil, Fusion, etc.

and applications used across the college. (SIS, HCM, Google Suite, etc.)

10% - Monitors and tracks budgets, funding, and expenditures; Designs and formats documents; composes original documents & correspondence, creates reports and / or other communication materials

10% - Researches, gathers, compiles, and reviews data and information supporting DRS. Oversees the maintenance of files, records, database information, and documentation related to DRS according to established procedures

10% - Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of administrative office support or related experience providing various secretarial, administrative office support, and / or administrative coordination activities

High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of administrative office support or related experience providing various secretarial, administrative office support, and / or administrative coordination activities

Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Two (2) or more years providing complex front-line customer service in higher education
• Three (3) or more years of experience working in higher education; preferably in Disability Resources & Services, Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Advisement, Enrollment Services, Recruitment
• Three (3) or more years of experience working with relevant applications (, Student Information System, Database System, Budget Management System, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Classroom Learning Management, etc.)
• Two (2) or more years working with adults with a disability

Special Working Conditions

• May be required to work evenings and weekends.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor
• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is desired; must meet minimum standards regarding driving :
• Travel to campus during the interview / selection process will be at the candidate’s own expense.
30+ days ago