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Project Manager (Specially Funded)
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Tempe | |
| 2411 West 14th Street (Show on map) | |
 May 14, 2026 | |
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Project Manager (Specially Funded) Job ID: 322661 Location: Rio Salado Community College Full/Part Time: Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $64,346.00 - $83,649.50/annually, DOE Grade 117 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Funding Information This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06/30/2027 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:
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Job Summary The Project Manager coordinates and advances strategic and operational projects across the Division of Community Development. Community Development serves learners through noncredit programs, including high school equivalency preparation, English language acquisition, career training, and other community-driven classes designed to expand access to education and economic opportunity. A central goal of the division is to support learners in these noncredit pathways as they transition to college certificate and degree programs and to careers that lead to family-sustaining wages. This position manages a diverse portfolio of initiatives for the division, including technology projects, signature student events, noncredit-to-credit partnerships, professional development, grant coordination, 4DX, and other division and college priorities. The Project Manager develops and maintains project plans, dashboards, timelines, and reports; facilitates communication and coordination among internal and external stakeholders; and provides regular updates to division leadership to support effective implementation, accountability, and continuous progress on division priorities. Essential Functions 30% - Coordinate division-wide project planning and execution: Develops and maintains project scope, objectives, workplans, timelines, milestones, and implementation schedules for assigned projects. Coordinates multiple concurrent initiatives and monitors progress to support the timely completion of deliverables. 25% - Maintain dashboards, documentation, and leadership reporting: Creates and maintains project dashboards, status reports, timelines, meeting materials, and related documentation. Tracks progress, prepares updates, and provides regular reporting to division leadership and other stakeholders. 20% - Facilitate stakeholder coordination and cross-functional communication: Coordinates communication, meetings, and follow-up across internal and external stakeholders. Supports alignment of roles, timelines, expectations, and deliverables across projects and initiatives. 15% - Support special initiatives, events, and grant-related coordination: Provides project management support for signature student events, division professional learning events, noncredit-to-credit partnerships, grant reporting, grant application coordination, 4DX goal activities, and other strategic initiatives assigned by leadership. 10% - Monitor project budgets, issues, and operational follow-through: Assists with tracking project-related budgets, expenditures, risks, issues, and operational needs. Supports problem-solving, follow-up, and completion of administrative processes related to assigned projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business or public administration and two years of experience providing journey level project management coordination and assistance including preparing reports, maintaining records, tracking budgets, performing research and assisting with project communication. 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. Special Requirements: Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: None. Preferred: Project Management or other related certification may be preferred for some assignments. Desired Qualifications A. Three (3) or more years of experience managing multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional stakeholders in higher education, workforce development, public sector, nonprofit, or another similarly complex environment. B. Experience developing and maintaining project plans, dashboards, reports, timelines, meeting materials, and executive-level updates. C. Experience planning and coordinating large-scale events, professional development, or other multi-team initiatives with complex timelines and logistics. D. Experience supporting projects that involve grant reporting, grant proposal coordination, compliance tracking, or related externally funded work. E. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives by building strong partnerships, aligning stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities without formal supervisory authority. F. Project or process management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Six Sigma, Agile/Scrum, or comparable industry-recognized credentials (e.g., Google or Coursera project management certificates). G. One (1) year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years. Special Working Conditions Assigned work location is Rio Salado College Tempe: 2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281. Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense. May require some evenings or weekends. May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen. May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. May be required to travel to other RSC locations, including: RSC Avondale, 420 N. Central Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323 RSC Northern, 1715 W. Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 RSC Southern, 3320 S. Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282 RSC Surprise, 12535 W. Smokey Dr, Surprise, AZ 85378 RSC Thomas, 3631 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85019 RSC @ Glendale Community College, 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302 RSC @ South Mountain Community College, 7050 S 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042 Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd 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: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd 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. 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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 adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review May 1, 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. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu, 480/517-8196. 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=322661&PostingSeq=1 jeid-b4c6f128a42e714ebac69c9cd074eb4b | |