Executive Specialist HR Policy Analyst

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Another Source’s client, Maricopa County Community Colleges, is recruiting an Executive Specialist HR Policy Analyst to join their team. You will have the chance to work a hybrid schedule, coming to campus 2 days a week and working 4/10’s in the summer.

Internally titled: Executive Special Assistant, Policy Development and Implementation

Here’s a little about Maricopa County Community Colleges and the position they are recruiting for:

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year? Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States? Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About the Role:

As an Executive Specialist HR Policy Analyst focused on Policy Development and Implementation, your role is critical in supporting high-level executives or government officials in shaping,

communicating, and executing strategic policies. The Executive Special Assistant in Policy

Development and Implementation provides comprehensive support to executive leadership in

formulating, analyzing, and executing policies and initiatives. This role involves strategic

planning, research, communication, and coordination across various stakeholders to ensure

effective policy outcomes. This position reports to the Chief Operating Human Resources

Officer.

Benefits: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/benefits

Essential Functions:

50% Leads the development and implementation of strategies for addressing complex policy

issues. Identifies potential risks and challenges associated with policy initiatives and develops

strategies to mitigate them. This involves setting clear objectives, defining key performance

indicators, and establishing timelines for achieving goals, along with conducting risk

assessments, scenario planning, and contingency planning.

Provides guidance and consultation to those engaged in policy development. Ensures

that research methodologies are rigorous, data sources are reliable, and analysis is

thorough and unbiased.

Takes a lead role in the development of new policies or the revision of existing ones.

This includes identifying policy gaps, conducting stakeholder consultations, drafting

policy proposals, and assessing potential impacts.

Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including District officials,

employee group representatives, legal, and other agencies across the system. Engages

stakeholders in policy discussions, seeks input on proposed policies, and addresses

concerns or feedback.

Provides senior leadership with evidence-based recommendations and analysis to

support decision-making processes. Presents findings in clear, concise, and persuasive

formats tailored to the needs of decision-makers.

30% Oversees the evaluation of policy initiatives to assess their effectiveness and impact.

Monitors implementation progress, identifies lessons learned, and recommends adjustments or

refinements as needed.

Stays abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in policy analysis and

related fields.

Plans and organizes of assigned functional areas on behalf of executive leadership.

Routinely performs complex, highly visible, and politically sensitive research and analysis.

Leads and/or provides professional-level staff support to internal and external

committees, task forces, and advisory groups that may include performing research,

authoring documents and making presentations.

Prepares and presents reports, presentations, and other communication materials to

convey complex policy issues, analysis, and recommendations to key stakeholders,

including senior leadership and governing boards.

Fields inquiries and assists MCCCD Employees concerning policy manuals, policy

and procedures, and overall MCCCD processes.

Makes recommendations to executive leadership concerning research,

implementation of projects, policy changes, and program development.

Assists in the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives to

enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of district-wide operations, considering

long-term goals and objectives.

20% Provides oversight and management of complex, sensitive projects with District-wide

impact, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards.

Monitors compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards, and

provides guidance and support to ensure adherence to established policies and

procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in public affairs, business, education or field related to area of assignment and five (5) years management experience that includes oversight and management of complex, sensitive projects with organization-wide impact. Other related experience required includes providing top-level operational management, analysis, and policy development assistance in a highly complex enterprise such as an academic center, a university, or multi-site community college system.

OR

Associates Degree from a regionally accredited institution in public affairs, business, education or field related to area of assignment and seven (7) years management experience that includes oversight and management of complex, sensitive projects with organization-wide impact. Other related experience required includes providing top-level operational management, analysis, and policy development assistance in a highly complex enterprise such as an academic center, a university, or multi-site community college system

OR

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and nine (9) years management experience that includes oversight and management of complex, sensitive projects with organization-wide impact. Other related experience required includes providing top-level operational management, analysis, and policy development assistance in a highly complex enterprise such as an academic center, a university, or multi-site community college system.

Desired Qualifications:

Possess a Master's Degree or higher in Public Administration or Human Resources Management, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Demonstrated experience collaborating and partnering with employee groups and complex organizational structures, including an ability to build and maintain relationships with employees across all levels of the organization that include bringing a group to reach a decision, conclusion, or solution.

Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects with tight deadlines, providing good judgment, attention to detail, and prioritizing work as necessary while working independently.

Two or more years of experience in advanced research, development, and implementation of human resources policies or labor agreements with an understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.

Demonstrated ability to use technology and skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.

Demonstrated experience using excellent organizational skills to work effectively under conditions of a heavy workload, frequent interruptions, and distractions while maintaining a strong commitment to customer service and deadlines.

Special RequirementsLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver’s License.

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