Maricopa GO Program Manager Specially Funded

The Maricopa GO Program Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of Maricopa GO, a new student success program designed to help eligible students complete their associate degrees through coordinated academic advising, financial support, career and transfer planning, and a supportive student community. The program is based on the nationally recognized Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model and is being adapted to meet the needs of Maricopa Community Colleges students.

In this role, the Maricopa GO Program Manager builds strong partnerships with college leadership, provides guidance and support to Maricopa GO advisors, oversees grant and program compliance, manages budgets and performance outcomes, and ensures consistent implementation of the program across participating colleges.

The successful candidate demonstrates a student-centered approach grounded in empathy and an understanding of the diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and life circumstances of community college students.

Essential Functions

30% - Program Leadership:

• Provide strategy for implementing, expanding, and continuously improving the Maricopa GO program
• Ensure fidelity to the nationally recognized ASAP model while adapting services to meet local student needs
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure program activities align with grant goals, objectives, and performance measures
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and operating standards

20% - Student Success Collaboration:

• Develop strategies and processes to reach student cohort targets
• Collaborate with college staff and departments on the delivery of comprehensive student supports integral to programming
• Ensure students receive timely outreach and proactive case management

20% - Coaching/Training:

• Provide leadership in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and ongoing development of program staff
• Promote collaboration and consistency across participating colleges
• Lead regular program meetings and cross-functional planning sessions

15% - Data and Continuous Improvement:

• Manage program component delivery and data collection to ensure successful progress towards student engagement and program academic performance benchmarks

15% - Grant Management and Budget:

• Oversee program budgets and expenditures
• Manage accounting, compliance, and reporting information for the Maricopa GO Program