Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist (Specially Funded)

Job ID: 321268
Location: Rio Salado Community College
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$18.82 - $21.76/hourly, DOE

Grade

107

Work Schedule

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

Work Calendar

12 Months

Funding Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 12-31-2025 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:

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

Provides customer service and acts as the first point of contact for the Public Service division. This position greets visitors, answers and directs phone calls, and manages front desk operations. This position will provide general administrative support to staff and work with volunteers to facilitate mailings for the division.

Essential Functions

35% - Greet and engage visitors, answer incoming calls; direct inquiries to appropriate staff
30% - Oversee front desk operations, including mail handling and supply management
25% - Generate correspondence and acknowledgments using the membership database
10% - Coordinates and supports the execution of donor-related contests, ticket giveaways, and event reservations; perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one year of clerical, administrative office support or related 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. Two (2) or more years working in an administrative role
B. Experience utilizing a customer database system for the purposes generating correspondence
C. One (1) year of experience coordinating schedules, managing calendars, and preparing related meeting materials.
D. One (1) year of experience working with and cultivating relationships with volunteers

Special Working Conditions

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 lbs

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

OR

(If moving from out of state)

Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. 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 (must include number of hours worked)
• 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 April 24th, 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. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande .

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.

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