Student Services Director (Career Services)

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Glendale
Jun 10, 2025
Student Services Director (Career Services) Job ID: 321416 Location: Glendale Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $82,790.00 - $107,627.00/annually, DOE Grade 121 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 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: * District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars * Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter * Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services * Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings * 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) Job Summary The Student Services Director of Career Services provides strategic leadership and vision in the development, management, and continuous improvement of comprehensive career services programs aimed at enhancing student career readiness and ensuring successful employment outcomes. This position involves planning, organizing, and supervising the work of department staff, while directly engaging with students, faculty, and employers to cultivate a dynamic and supportive career development environment. Working collaboratively across the institution, the Student Services Director leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of college-wide career initiatives and experiential learning opportunities such as internships, externships, and employment pipelines. The Student Services Director also plays an essential role in strategic and long-range planning, contributing to policy development and providing technical guidance and operational support to faculty and staff. Key responsibilities include hosting career fairs, conducting classroom presentations, offering individual job search support to students, and coaching both staff and students on professional development. The Student Services Director oversees budget planning and management, ensures program compliance with relevant laws, policies, and regulations. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of staff for performance outcomes. Through the development of strategic partnerships with local and regional employers, nonprofits, and government agencies, the Student Services Director ensures that institutional career services align with workforce needs and industry trends. Essential Functions 30% Establishes strategic plans, goals, and objectives for Career Services. Oversees policy implementation, budget planning, and expenditure management. Coordinates the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data related to job market trends, employer needs, and student and graduate employment outcomes. Provides leadership and oversight for Career Services by hiring, training, and supervising staff at all levels, while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment to ensure departmental effectiveness and productivity. 25% Leads the planning, direction, and evaluation of Career Services programs and initiatives that support students and community members in developing effective job search strategies and job readiness skills, including resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and professional presentation. 25% Develops and manages comprehensive experiential learning, internship, and externship programs through strategic collaboration with faculty, students, employers, and community partners. Ensures all programs comply with applicable policies, regulations, and legal standards. 15% Builds and maintains relationships with employers to facilitate student access to career opportunities, including on-campus recruitment events, job fairs, and career-related information sessions. 5% Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the department and college. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business administration, public administration or related field and four years of related experience that includes two years of management and supervisory experience. 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. Four (4) years of professional experience in higher education career services or in a related role within nonprofit or business environments focused on career development. B. Two (2) or more years of demonstrated experience collaborating with employers and faculty to develop and manage internship/externship programs. C. Two (2) or more years of experience partnering with community organizations, employers, and faculty to design and implement experiential learning programs. D. Two (2) or more years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams within an educational or career services context. E. Two (2) or more years of experience developing and delivering career-related workshops, presentations, or instructional content. F. One (1) or more years working with grant-funded projects, including implementation and reporting. Special Working Conditions Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations May require numerous evenings or weekends May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs. 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. 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. Posting Close Date Open until filled. First Review date: Monday, July 14, 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. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321416&PostingSeq=1 jeid-db175e79e3ba774784e6a95ea89ee6a3