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 $7.2 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
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation 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
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.
Benefits & Perks Options:
20 paid observed holidays
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)
Job Summary
This position works in the Student Business Services area performing moderately complex accounting operations, enforcing policies & procedures, researching and resolving discrepancies and responding to inquiries related to student financials. This position provides customer service and guidance to students, faculty, and staff.
Essential Functions
35% - Provide customer service in person, by phone and online to students, faculty, staff and the general public; interpret and assist others with interpreting student accounts; respond to complex inquiries related to student financials, fiscal policies and procedures, financial aid and third-party billing; adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and monitor work of temporary staff; collaborate with other departments to support student success
25% - Perform daily cash count, open and close office in SIS; balance and reconcile daily business, prepare cash summaries and bank deposits; maintain accurate records; audit data entry to student accounts; download electronic reports from various online systems for review and reconciliation; review forms and documents for completeness and accuracy; create and maintain spreadsheets for data recording and reporting purposes
25% - Process payments for student tuition and fees, third-party vouchers, fines, facility rentals, department payments and any proceeds from campus events; review and verify refund status and payment plan status; process student account refunds; prepare and reconcile cash boxes
10% - Assist at cashier window (employee and student)
5% - perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one year of financial support experience in area related to assignment such as accounts payable, receivable or payroll.
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) years of customer service experience in a business office in higher education or government organization
B. Two (2) years of experience with online student information and/or accounting systems, preferably PeopleSoft
C. Two (2) years of experience with cash handling, financial reporting, account reconciliation and/or record keeping
D. Experience communicating policies and/or procedures, preferably in higher education or government organization
E. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
Special Working Conditions
Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements
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 #25 lbs
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
First Review Monday, 05/20/2024
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.
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.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=320003&PostingSeq=1