Planning and Research Director - Short-Term

Maricopa Community College district; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

ASRS Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Professional development funding

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District in Chandler seeks a Planning and Research Director (short-term) to provide strategic leadership for institutional research, planning and data-informed decision-making across the college.

You will lead the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of institutional data to support strategic planning, accreditation, enrollment management, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in statistics, educational studies, business administration or related field, with six years of progressively responsible experience in institutional effectiveness.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manages institutional effectiveness and serves as the data guide in strategic conversations.
• Oversees planning, research, implementation, administration and evaluation of programs.
• Provides research in support of strategic, budgeting and operational planning.
• Performs and oversees advanced statistical analysis.
• Ensures program compliance with accrediting agency and governmental requirements.
• Participates in strategic planning and decision-making within IE and across the college.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in statistics, educational studies, business administration or related field

Job description

Planning and Research Director - Short-Term

Job ID: 323275

Location: Chandler-Gilbert Comm College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$85,189.46 - $110,746.50/annually, DOE

Grade

121

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:

• 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

****This is a short-term position with a projected end date of 06/30/2027. Based on funding, position may be extended.

The Director of Planning and Research provides strategic leadership for institutional research, planning and data-informed decision-making across the college. This position leads the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of institutional data to support strategic planning, accreditation, enrollment management, resource allocation, program evaluation, and continuous improvement. CGCC is currently part of the Aspen's Institute Unlocking Opportunities program and other data centered work that this role would play an integral part in.

The Director also collaborates across the college and district to ensure data integrity, establish meaningful performance indicators, identify trends and opportunities, and align institutional priorities with student success and the college's mission.

Essential Functions

30% Manages institutional effectiveness, collaborative data work across the college and serves as the data guide in strategic conversations.

20% Provides oversight of the planning, research, implementation, administration and evaluation of programs

10% Provides research in support of strategic, budgeting and operational planning

10% Performs and oversees advanced statistical analysis

10% Ensures program compliance with accrediting agency and governmental requirements

10% Participates in strategic planning and decision-making within IE and across the college as a whole

10% Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of staff

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in statistics, educational studies, business administration or directly related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience administering institutional effectiveness programs and activities, which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and/or 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. One year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two years.
2. 6 or more years of progressively responsible experience administering institutional effectiveness programs and activities
3. 2 or more years' experience serving as the data and analytic partner to an institutional strategic planning process, including developing indicators, establishing baselines, setting targets, and reporting progress on a defined cycle.
4. 2 or more years' experience guiding or participating in institutional self-study and accreditation processes.
5. 2 or more years' experience that demonstrates proficiency with at least one analytic environment (R, Python, SPSS, SAS, Stata, etc.) sufficient to conduct cohort and disaggregated outcomes analysis.
6. 4 or more years' experience designing and maintaining dashboards, including consolidating redundant reports and maintaining consistent data definitions.
7. 4 or more years' experience with translating complex technical data into clear insights for non-technical leadership.
8. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years. **** Experience within other community college systems or higher education institutions is valued and may be considered in addition to MCCCD experience. External candidates are encouraged to apply.

Special Working Conditions

This is a short-term position with a projected end date of June 30, 2027.

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

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

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before September 30th, 2026 to be considered.

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.