Administrative Specialist Senior Maricopa Community College district life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) United States, Arizona, Avondale May 14, 2026
Administrative Specialist Senior Job ID:
322463
Location:
Estrella Mountain Comm College
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular Salary Range $19.26
- $25.04/hourly, DOE Grade 110 Work Schedule Monday
- Friday, 8am
- 5pm (Fall and Spring)
Summer Hours:
Monday
- Thursday, 7am-6pm (Summer) Schedule may change based on the operational needs of the department and EMCC To best serve the students, department, and college, this position is fully in-person 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:
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 sletter
Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, 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 Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring an Administrative Specialist Senior to support the Arts and Composition Division. This position supports faculty in the delivery of innovative, student-centered instruction by providing a variety of administrative services. To best serve the students, department, and college, this position is fully in-person. Essential Functions 25%
- Provides administrative support to the divisions; maintains financial and academic records/files; maintains and updates web pages according to established guidelines; maintains master calendar by scheduling appointments, programs, committees, and divisional meetings/events; provides office reception; manages multi-line phone system; assists with the planning and implementation of various divisional events/programs and services including intercampus collaborations; supports the division by using technological skills and business systems such as FMS, ERS, HCM, SIS, Google Calendar/Drive/Sheets/Slides/Docs, R25 reservation system, etc.
25%
- Monitors and coordinates services such as maintenance, media, marketing, and word processing with college/district departments and external organizations; coordinates and provides research assistance on special projects and programs; maintains statistical data for programs and services; creates purchase orders and requisitions; maintains and tracks petty cash forms, tracks expenditures; assists with budget preparation, monitoring, and maintenance assists with division mail pick up and distribution; 25%•Assists Faculty Chair with division responsibilities including but not limited to managing substitute instructor requests and paperwork, scheduling residential, adjunct, and dual enrollment instructor evaluations, room utilization/scheduling, division classes, internal and external meetings, and meeting rooms.
Maintains meeting minutes and monitors completion of action items. 25%
- Supports the divisions by collaborating with faculty and other staff when needed/requested; accessing class rosters; ordering and delivering supplies to instructors and classrooms; making copies of course materials; providing basic computer-related support; preparing and maintaining confidential personnel; ensuring documents (e.
g. faculty and budget documents) remain current; assisting with faculty orientation; developing divisional promotional materials; performs other assigned duties commensurate to the grade level of position. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of full-time equivalent administrative office support or related experience providing a wide variety of secretarial, administrative office support and/or administrative coordination activities. OR High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of full-time equivalent administrative office support or related experience providing a wide variety of secretarial, administrative office support and/or administrative coordination activities 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. Bachelor's degree or higher. B. Three (3) years of experience in an advanced administrative support position. C. Experience maintaining expenses, requisitions, and purchases in a financial management system such as FMS. D. Experience reporting, building, and scheduling course information in systems such as SIS. E. Experience scheduling meetings and events using applications such as Google Calendar, Doodle, and 25Live. F. Experience creating and using spreadsheets and productivity applications such as Microsoft Office and Google apps (Google Docs/Slides/Sheets). G. One year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two years. Special Working Conditions May be required to view/use a computer monitor for a prolonged period of time 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. Posting Close Date Open until filled Estimated first review on April 6, 2026 Must apply by 11:59 P.M. on April 5, 2026, to be considered If unsuccessful in finding a candidate during the initial review a subsequent review date will be determined 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. 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=322463&PostingSeq=1 jeid-0727dfc551b9f749a23aedc7611ffa9e
