Program Coordinator, College Access and Attainment Initiatives - Arizona Board of Regents

Job Profile:

Program Coordinator ABOR

Job Family:

Administrative Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$77,300\.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Job Description:

The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is seeking a Program Coordinator who will support the Director of FAFSA \& College Access Initiatives in implementing statewide efforts to increase FAFSA completion rates in Arizona, with a primary focus on coordinating the Arizona FAFSA Peer Coach Program. The Program Coordinator will work closely with students, educators, community partners, and peer coaches to ensure high\-quality program delivery and effective communication. This position also requires regular travel across Arizona, including occasional evening or weekend events and the ability to lift and transport materials for workshops and events.

Position Salary Range:

The anticipated hiring range is $51,500 to $64,400 based on experience and qualifications.

Essential Duties:

• Respond to technical and program\-related inquiries from school districts, postsecondary institutions, community partners, and the public regarding FAFSA \& College Access Initiatives.
• Provide timely and professional customer service via email, phone, and virtual platforms, ensuring accurate information and positive stakeholder experiences.
• Support the management and tracking of school and district participation in statewide FAFSA \& College Access Initiatives, including data entry, reporting, and follow\-up communications.
• Assist with data collection and entry, documentation of school visits, and monitoring completion of key program activities, including but not limited to the FAFSA sporting event ticket incentive programs.
• Maintain and update program materials, user guides, communication templates and related materials to ensure consistent and accurate information sharing.
• Support database administration and troubleshoot user access issues within ABOR’s college access platforms and data systems.
• Provide administrative support to the Director, including assistance with program initiatives, scheduling, communications, and coordination needs.
• Coordinates inter\-related activities of other programs, departments or staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Supports the analysis and evaluation of program effectiveness to develop improved methods.
• Travel regularly to high schools throughout Arizona to support FAFSA completion workshops, college application workshops, and other college\-going initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance to school staff, counselors, and peer coaches during school visits.
• Assist in planning and facilitating on\-site and virtual events, trainings, and presentations related to FAFSA completion and college access.

Desired Qualifications:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working in education, college access, youth development, or related programs preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout Arizona (valid driver’s license required).
• Comfort with public speaking, workshop facilitation, and supporting students in completing the FAFSA and college applications.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two (2\) years administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Six years of experience; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Working Environment:

• This position will be working in person at the board office Monday through Friday and may be eligible for a partial remote work schedule, subject to the needs of the office.

The Arizona Board of Regents is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Benefits:

• This is a full\-time position with health and dental benefits. This position will be enrolled in either the Arizona State Retirement System or the ORP. Tuition reduction benefits to Arizona public universities are available to employees and their dependents.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to speak to the qualifications listed above.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off\-Campus: Phoenix

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part\-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

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