SBDC Program Analyst - Maricopa Countywide (Specially Funded)

Maricopa Community College district; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,525 - 68,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

The Maricopa Community College district is seeking a motivated SBDC Program Analyst to engage with small business owners and provide analytical support. This role contributes significantly to local economic growth by delivering data-driven insights and strengthening community connections.

Join us to make a real difference through supporting entrepreneurship in the greater Tempe area!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of program management experience.
• Experience in counseling individuals or small groups to meet goals.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with small business owners to provide research and analysis.
• Contribute to program goals through data-driven insights.
• Conduct workshops and training events for local businesses.

Skills

Community engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education, business, or public administration

Tools

Live Plan

Growth Wheel

Job description

SBDC Program Analyst - Maricopa Countywide (Specially Funded)

Job ID: 322858

Location: District Support Services Cntr

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range $52,525.00 - $68,282.00 annually, DOE

Grade 114

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

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

Maricopa Community Colleges has an opportunity for a motivated and community-focused Program Analyst - Maricopa Countywide to join the Maricopa Small Business Development Center (SBDC). In this role, you will partner with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and students to provide research, analysis, and guidance that supports the development and growth of successful businesses.

The Program Analyst - Maricopa Countywide position plays a key role in advancing program and project goals by contributing to strategic initiatives, delivering data-driven insights, and supporting business development efforts. The Program Analyst will also engage with the community, colleges, and external partners to strengthen connections and expand resources for those served by the SBDC.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of education, business, and community impact, supporting entrepreneurs and contributing to local economic growth.

The Program Analyst - Maricopa Countywide position serves communities throughout the Central Valley, including Central and Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. The role requires regular travel within the service area and may occasionally support programs and activities at other locations across the Valley as needed.

Essential Functions

• 50% - Meets with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and students to create sustainable and profitable businesses.
• 20% - Maintains records, documents, financial reports, business plans, and/or related program communication materials via relational database, and outside tools (Example: Live Plan, Growth Wheel, Vertical IQ).
• 15% - Serves as a liaison to constituencies, addressing program needs:
  • Collaborates with others and provides professional-level program representation to clients and partners.
  • Provides program policy and process information to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• 5% - Promotes Small Business Development Center (SBDC) services to business owners, faculty, community partners, and students.
• 5% - Conducts and supports workshops, webinars, and training events.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business, or public administration, or a directly related field, and two years of related program management experience, preferably in an educational setting.

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. Bachelor's degree or higher in business, communications, education, or a related field.
2. Five or more years of experience in counseling or advising individuals, students, small groups, and/or business owners to meet desired goals.
3. Two or more years of experience in creating and delivering education-based programming over multiple platforms to achieve desired goals.
4. Demonstrated experience in completing multiple projects amid competing requests according to established strategic plan objectives, goals, and targets.
5. Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
6. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

• This position serves communities throughout Maricopa County, with a primary focus on Central and Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. Regular travel within the service area is required, with occasional travel to other locations throughout the county as needed.
• Will be expected to work at multiple sites or locations within Maricopa County.
• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://business.maricopa.edu/risk-management/motor-vehicle-usage/motor-vehicle-driving-requirements
• Typically requires finger dexterity, talking, hearing, and seeing, as well as repetitive motion.
• May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs.
• May be required to sit for prolonged periods, viewing a computer monitor.
• Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.

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.

Maricopa County Community College District (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]

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Close Date: Open until filled

First Review: Thursday, June 25, 2026

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.erp.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=322858&PostingSeq=1

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