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Program Analyst Senior (Specially Funded)
Job ID: 322334
Location: Rio Salado Community College
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hiring Salary Range
$60,136.00 - $78,176.50/annually, DOE
Grade
116
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Funding Information
This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06/30/2026 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.
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 Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• 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
The Program Analyst Senior reviews student applications, identifies suspicious patterns or anomalies, evaluates extensive student data, and takes appropriate actions to prevent financial losses. Additionally, the position collaborates with cross functional teams to facilitate appropriate action to maintain the College's compliance with Title IV regulations.
Essential Functions
60%- Detects and prevents alleged financial aid fraud: Meticulous review of multiple data points, reports, and documents to identify and prevent suspected financial aid fraud. Maintains and manages databases. Analyzes data from various systems and departments to find patterns, flag student accounts, prevent class enrollment or financial aid processing. Prepares related reporting with close attention to detail, ensuring that all data, tasks, processes, and reports are accurate and complete, and assists with potential referrals to the Department of Education and Office of Inspector General.
30% - Serves as subject matter expert: Leads college efforts on student fraud detection and prevention, particularly for financial aid. Engages in ongoing research of industry standards, trends, best practices, compliance and emerging technologies. Maintains professional knowledge by reading publications, attending workshops and conferences, and joining professional organizations. Participates on committees, task forces, councils and/or with other stakeholder groups. Develops and delivers presentations, correspondence and other communication materials. Collaborates on thorough document authentication reviews.
10% - Collaborates for improvements: Collaborates with internal stakeholders and recommends ways to enhance fraud analytics to cross functional teams and college leadership. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business or public administration, or directly related field and four years of related program management experience, preferably in an educational setting.
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) or more years of experience in financial fraud investigations, and/or financial fraud data analytics
B. Two (2) or more years of experience in database management
C. Two (2) or more years of experience in advanced research skills and drafting reports
D. Two (2) or more years of experience in leading and facilitating meetings and presentations
E. Two (2) or more years of experience working with confidential records and sensitive information
F. Two (2) or more years of experience collaborating with teams
G. One (1) year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years
Special Working Conditions
May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen. May require some evenings and/or weekends. Requires five days in the office Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
How to Apply
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.

Posting Close Date
Open until filled
First Review February 17, 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. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu, 480-517-8196.
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=322334&PostingSeq=1
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