Administrative Assistant (Part-time)

Hourly Rate


$22.00-$26.80/per hour


Not Eligible for Benefits


This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.


Work Schedule



Up to 24 hours per week within the following business hours:

Monday - Thursday
7:00am - 12:00pm
Or
8:00am - 1:00pm (Flexible)

(Employees working more than 20 hours per week will contribute to the ASRS)


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.


Job Summary


This position provides administrative and program support, performing a variety of office, technical, and project-related tasks under general supervision. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and maintaining records, reports, correspondence, and documentation in compliance with established policies and procedures. The role involves managing schedules and calendars, maintaining supplies and inventory, processing requisitions and invoices, and monitoring expenses or budget-related materials. The position also requires communicating with vendors, entering and verifying data, and providing information and assistance related to program processes and procedures.

Essential Functions


25% Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, entering and managing work orders
25% Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, answering phones, and responding to emails.
20% Assist in scheduling and coordinating incoming and future projects, updates calendars and related meeting materials
20% Monitors and tracks expenses with vendors
10% Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications


Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one year of clerical, administrative office support or related experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft OS, Google)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Special Working Conditions

  • May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
  • May require to lift or carry up to 25 pounds

How to Apply


Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant’s knowledge, skill and ability.

Please ensure your resume and cover letter provide the following items:

  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, 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


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.

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