Student Services Specialist Sr | Academic Advisor

Hiring Salary Range

Grade

111

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $ billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

- Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).

- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance

- One of the largest community college systems in the country

- 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient

- Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes

- 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

Campus Statement

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year public higher education institution located on Native American land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently serves more than 7,000 full and part-time students each semester from its surrounding communities, including the cities of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community.

We are seeking to attract academically and culturally diverse staff and faculty who possess a strong commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. We encourage all in our college community to contribute to and shape the direction of SCC's social justice, inclusivity, and equity strategies.

At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to improve the quality of life in our communities by providing challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences.

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Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

20 paid observed holidays

) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)

Paid vacation, sick, and personal time

Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)

Annual professional development growth funding

Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents

Flexible work schedules

Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:

Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

Diabetes Empowerment Education Program

Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more

Pre-Retirement Events

(may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the Department of Education after qualifying).

10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

The Student Services Specialist conducts student reception and intake for the Center, including assessing students’ needs and providing information on services and processes. This position provides academic and career advisement for new, continuing, and prospective students. Academic advisement includes providing information on admissions, registration, program and degree requirements, education plans, and information on MCCCD policies and procedures. Career advisement includes providing career information and career assessments, and making referrals to other student services based on the students’ needs. The Student Services Specialist also manages a wide variety of information sources such as web sites, printed material, and email, to maintain current knowledge of advising policies. This position facilitates group advising including presentation of information and registration.

To best serve the students, department, and college, this position requires a physical presence on campus.
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