Job Description:

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Job ID: 322989
Location: District Support Services Cntr
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

$143,420.00 - $186,446.00/annually, DOE

Grade

501

Work Schedule

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

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—https://district.maricopa.edu/governing-board-operations/board-policies/1-vision-mission-values-and-strategies/1-0#:~:text=Our%20Mission%3A%20The%20Maricopa%20Community,and%20the%20communities%20we%20serve.
 
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. https://www.maricopa.edu/colleges
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.https://www.maricopa.edu/industry/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 https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/benefits 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
- https://www.azasrs.gov/, 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 forhttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) 

Job Summary

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as a strategic advisor and leader within the District.  The position supports the development and implementation of academic operations and services, including oversight of Curriculum and Transfer, Healthcare Education, International Education, Workforce Education, Grants Development and Management, and Academic and Student Systems.  Reporting directly to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, the position collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators on system-wide initiatives related to academic affairs.

Essential Functions

30% - Advises the Provost and key stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation and assessment of key priorities, such as strategic scheduling and the academic master plan
30% - Coordinates the development and implementation of District-wide curriculum and academic technology by working with the Faculty Instructional Councils, College Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs, transfer and state partners to implement state and federal compliance mandates around general education, assessment, and completion  
20% - Coordinates the development and management of local, state, and federal grants in the areas of Healthcare, Workforce, Innovation, and STEM
10% - Supervises assigned staff, including performance evaluation, hiring, training, and professional development
5% - Prepares and manages budgets, approves expenditures, and ensures resource alignment with institutional priorities
5% - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in a teaching field related to the area(s) of assignment and four (4) years of experience in an academic leadership and/or supervisory role in higher education, and three (3) years of teaching that includes curriculum/coursework development.  Examples of academic leadership/supervisory experience include: division/department chair, project management, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance, committee leadership, program director, and shared governance.
OR
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or relevant industry certifications 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

- Doctoral degree in a field related to higher education, public administration, or the applicant's teaching discipline
- Seven or more years of progressive academic leadership experience in higher education
- Demonstrated experience in decision-making within a shared governance environment in higher education
- Experience contributing to or leading district-level strategic priorities, workgroups, or initiatives
- Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, facilitate complex discussions, and promote an inclusive academic culture
- One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years

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.

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: Monday, August 24, 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.

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://apptrkr.com/9725540

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