Workforce Development Coordinator (Career Services)

$53,050.25 - $68,964.82/annually, DOE

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Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm; some evenings and weekends may be required.
Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7am-6pm; evenings and weekends as needed.

This position may allow for a remote work day, and the schedule will be determined upon hire.

12 Months

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.

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 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)

GateWay Community College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team in this exciting new role. This position coordinates the development and implementation of career programs, job-search resources, employer partnerships, and career-readiness strategies designed to support students and graduates in achieving their employment goals.

30% - Career Placement and Job Search Support
Develops and organizes graduate and student placement resources; updates and maintains job postings; identifies and shares employment opportunities and leads; and updates and/or maintains websites and other centrally available documentation and information, as assigned; counsels and trains students and graduates on effective job-search strategies and career development practices.

25% - Career Readiness Programs and Training
Provides support to vocational training instructors and students; assists with developing workshop and training materials; conducts training and provides assistance to participants; implements career services and career-readiness activities for students and graduates; and tracks and evaluates program outcomes and success rates.

20% - Employer and Community Partnerships
Participates in economic development organizations and community partnerships; facilitates meetings; collaborates with business and industry partners to establish employment, internship, and externship opportunities for students; researches, collects, assembles, and reviews labor market information; and performs preliminary analysis to identify employment trends and opportunities.

15% - Research, Program Development, and Communication
Composes original documents, brochures, reports, issue papers, process and procedural instructions, and presentations based on original research; provides coordination and oversight for an assigned portion of a larger program, project, or process; researches industry standards, trends, best practices, and emerging technologies and makes recommendations for implementation and continuous improvement.

10% - Leadership and Supervision
Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of staff when serving as a lead worker; when assigned supervisory responsibilities, plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates staff work; participates in hiring, disciplinary, and termination activities, as assigned; and performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in business administration, education or related field and one (1) year of experience in workforce training, vocational training and/or economic development.

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.

A. Two (2) or more years of professional experience in career services, workforce development, talent acquisition, recruitment, or a related field.
B. One (1) or more years of direct experience providing individualized career counseling, career advising, job-search assistance, or employment support to a diverse population of students and/or community members.
C. Experience utilizing computer systems and relevant software applications, including customer relationship management (CRM) systems and/or student information systems (SIS).
D. Experience developing and delivering career-readiness workshops, training sessions, employment preparation activities, or educational resources to support job seekers in developing job-search, interviewing, resume writing, and other career development skills.
E. Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with employers, community organizations, workforce development agencies, or industry partners to identify employment opportunities, internships, externships, or other career pathways for students and/or community members.
F.One (1) year full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years (internal candidates ONLY).

• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all GateWay locations
• May require some evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #50 lbs
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
  

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.

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.

Open until filled; first review 11/02/2026.

Applications received after the review date may not be screened.

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.