Program Analyst Senior; Specially Funded
Listed on 2026-02-20
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Public Health
Program Analyst Senior (Specially Funded)
Job : 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
- 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)
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…
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