HSI Elevate Coordinator (short-term) (specially funded)

Maricopa Community College district; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for employees &/

Flexible work schedules

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District seeks an HSI Elevate Coordinator to oversee districtwide student success initiatives and Elevate operations. The role involves grant management, cross‑functional collaboration, and program development to support persistence and completion.

The position is grant-funded with a projected end date, requiring coordination across MCCCD colleges and departments to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and four years of student services or related experience.
• Equivalent combination of degree and full-time work experience may be considered.
• Experience coordinating, administering, planning, or evaluating student services may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, administer, implement, and evaluate Elevate operations and deliverables.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, re-engagement, and program communications.
• Lead strategies to promote student persistence, retention, and transfer.
• Supervise staff and participate in hiring and performance management.
• Develop reports, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

HSI Elevate Coordinator (short-term) (specially funded)

Job Details

Job ID: 323211

Location: District Support Services Cntr

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range: $60,737.36 - $78,958.77/annually, DOE

Grade: 116

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

Work Calendar: 12 Months

Funding Information: This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 9/30/2028 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

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:

• 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)

Job Summary

The HSI Elevate Coordinator coordinates, administers, and implements the districtwide HSI Elevate student success initiative. The position provides advanced operational planning, program management, problem resolution, and technical assistance to support consistent delivery across participating colleges and alignment with grant requirements, district priorities, and evidence-based student success practices. The Senior Analyst serves as a subject matter expert and lead resource for Elevate Navigators, project teams, college partners, and other stakeholders. The position coordinates day‑to‑day implementation; develops operational procedures and resources; leads cross‑functional work; and supports staff through training, technical guidance, workflow coordination, and monitoring of program deliverables. Formal supervision of two or more full‑time regular employees is not required. Using independent judgment, the Analyst Senior interprets policies and grant requirements, addresses difficult or complex program and student issues, monitors program performance and recommends improvements that advance student persistence, retention, completion, transfer, and workforce outcomes. The position also develops reports and presentations, coordinates outreach and engagement strategies, and contributes to districtwide planning and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

25% Program leadership and administration: Plans, coordinates, administers, implements, and evaluates HSI Elevate operations, services, procedures, work plans, timelines, and program deliverables

20% Outreach and program communication: Oversees student recruitment, outreach, onboarding, re‑engagement, program communications, presentations, and promotional materials

15% Student success programming: Oversees strategies, services, workshops, and engagement activities that promote student persistence, retention, completion, transfer, and workforce readiness

10% Staff supervision and performance management: Assigns and reviews work; establishes expectations; provides coaching; and participates in hiring, corrective action, and other personnel processes

10% College and community collaboration: Maintains relationships with college leadership, faculty, student services departments, District offices, funders, and community organizations

5% Data analysis and program evaluation: Analyzes student and program data, monitors performance indicators, evaluates outcomes, develops reports, and implements evidence‑based improvements

5% Staff training and technical assistance: Identifies training needs; coordinates onboarding and professional development; and provides guidance regarding program procedures, student support strategies, and data practices

5% Budget and resource management: Plans program resource needs, manages assigned budgets, monitors expenditures, and ensures the appropriate use of grant‑funded resources

5% Strategic planning and continuous improvement: Researches best practices, resolves complex operational issues, establishes program goals and standards, and implements improvements to program delivery and student outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, sociology, business administration or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible student services experience coordinating, administering, planning, or evaluating.

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

1. Experience administering or coordinating a districtwide or multi‑campus student success initiative and collaboratively across multiple colleges, departments, and community partners to implement student‑success strategies
2. Experience planning, organizing, and assigning work to student services‑staff, success coaches, or cross‑functional project teams
3. Experience serving in liaison role for the colleges and District with regard to the complexity of program policies and procedures
4. Demonstrated ability to present program outcomes, recommendations, and information to executive/college leadership and/or external stakeholders
5. Experience using data and dashboards to monitor student engagement and performance and translating findings into actionable program improvements.. Tableau experience specifically desired
6. Experience developing policies procedures, training materials, implementation resources, and technical assistance for staff and partner institutions
7. Experience monitoring grant funding opportunities and administration, program expenditures and program regulations
8. One year of relevant full‑time MCCCD experience during the previous two years

Special Working Conditions

This position will travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct District or College Business.

Exerting 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects.

This is a short‑term position with a projected end date of September 30, 2028.

Accommodation Statement

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 [e-mail].

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review: Monday, September 14, 2026

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.

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.