Planning & Research Analyst (Institutional Effectiveness)

$60,737.36 - $78,958.77/annually, DOE

116

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

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 and 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)

Paradise Valley Community College's Institutional Effectiveness Office is looking for a Planning & Research Analyst who is curious, proactive, and enjoys using data to solve problems in a community college setting. This position offers opportunities to conduct institutional research, collaborate with faculty and staff, and turn data into actionable insights that support student success and other college priorities. We're particularly interested in someone who enjoys asking meaningful questions, exploring the why behind the numbers, and gathering information to better understand institutional challenges and opportunities. We welcome candidates with different research and technical backgrounds who are eager to learn and grow.

Note: A second interview will be conducted during the hiring process.

45% Research and Reporting - Designs and conducts actionable research projects addressing institutional priorities. Develops and implements research plans; uses appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods, including institutional data analysis, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations; produces reports, dashboards, and other research products; and communicates findings and actionable recommendations to college stakeholders.

35% Data Extraction, Preparation, and Visualization - Extracts, prepares, and analyzes institutional data using programming-based analytical workflows, such as SQL, R, Python, or comparable tools, to support accurate, documented, reproducible analysis and reporting. Develops and maintains Tableau dashboards.

10% Data and AI Literacy - Supports data and AI literacy initiatives by assisting with newsletters and web content and coordinating in-person and virtual learning events.

10% Consulting and Decision Support - Provide professional level staff support, consultation and assistance to college committees, advisory groups, departments or leaders which may include performing research, authoring documents, making presentations and providing technical assistance.

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in business statistics, educational studies, information technology or directly related field and two (2) years of professional-level experience in research and analysis.

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.

1. Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research to address questions relevant to community colleges, such as college student access and success.

2. Experience using SQL, R, Python, or comparable programming languages for data extraction, management, statistical analysis, and visualization.

3. Experience using AI tools effectively and responsibly to improve workflow efficiency and output quality.

4. Experience communicating data and research findings to nontechnical stakeholders.

5. Demonstrated commitment to professional growth in institutional research, higher education research, or a related field.

6. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

• May require possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License or other state license; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/apply

• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense.

• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.

• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations.

• May require travel or work at the Black Mountain campus.

• May require occasional evenings or weekends.

• May require prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and viewing a computer screen.

• May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.

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. All experience must include the month and year. Documents with the year only will be categorized as incomplete. Note all work experience as Full-Time or Part Time.

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.

Note: A skills assessment is required during the hiring process.

Open until filled

First Review on November 18, 2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

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.

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