Compliance Investigator

$69,538.50 - $90,400.05/annually, DOE

118

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

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.

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

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• 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 Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Office of General Counsel is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Compliance Investigator to support investigations within the Department of Compliance & Risk Management across our 10-college district.

This position plays a key role in advancing the District's commitment to compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and Non-Discrimination Policies. The investigator supports the intake, assessment, investigation, and resolution of reports and complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other civil rights matters involving both students and employees. The position also supports the District's ethics and ombuds reporting system by conducting investigations into reports of misconduct, fraud, safety concerns, and other policy violations, helping ensure concerns are reviewed and resolved in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Working closely with the Director of Equal Opportunity and Investigations, the Compliance team, and campus leadership, the investigator provides investigative support to help ensure reports are addressed promptly, fairly, and in accordance with applicable laws and District policies.

While the primary focus of this position is investigative work, the role may occasionally provide support on pregnancy and parenting matters, as needed, in coordination with the District's Pregnancy & Parenting Analyst.

If you are skilled in investigative work and committed to ensuring fair and equitable processes, we encourage you to apply.

Investigation and Report Writing (40%)
Review and respond to reports and complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other concerns or ethics complaints under District policies and applicable federal and state laws; conduct intake meetings and initial case assessments for reports involving students, employees, and third parties; conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations, including interviews of complainants, respondents, and witnesses; prepare clear, well-organized investigative reports summarizing evidence, findings, and supporting materials.

Administrative and Case Management Duties (30%)
Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential case records in the District's case management systems; ensure documentation related to reports, intake meetings, investigations, supportive measures, and case outcomes is maintained in accordance with District recordkeeping requirements; assist with maintaining case tracking systems used by Compliance; participate in ongoing professional development related to civil rights compliance, investigative practices, and higher education policy.

Education and Training (20%)
Provide training and consultation to faculty, staff, students, and campus leadership regarding civil rights protections, reporting processes, and Non-Discrimination Policies; assist with training related to Title IX requirements, equal opportunity protections, and reporting obligations; contribute to the development and delivery of presentations, educational materials, and informational resources to support awareness of civil rights protections.

Other duties as assigned (10%)

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in legal studies, public administration, education, conflict/dispute resolution, negotiation, peace studies, psychology (any discipline), social and behavioral sciences, labor and/or employment relations, human resources, counseling, ethics, social work, communications, any discipline of ethnic/gender/diversity studies, or a related field and four (4) years of professional-level experience in investigations, compliance, case management, employee relations, human resources, student conduct, civil rights, or related policy/complaint resolution work.

OR

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in any discipline with a minor concentration of study in any of the fields listed above, or a related field, or with the possession of an undergraduate or graduate certificate in any of the fields described above, or a related field, and four (4) years of professional-level experience in investigations, compliance, case management, employee relations, human resources student conduct, civil rights, or related policy/complaint resolution work.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Professional experience conducting investigations and preparing thorough, well-supported investigative reports in areas such as compliance, human resources, student conduct, civil rights, or related fields.

Experience interpreting and applying institutional policies and federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and related legal requirements.

Professional experience managing cases, projects, or other complex processes involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and established timelines.

Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and complex matters with impartiality, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, objective, well-organized documentation and investigative reports.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. 

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) 
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held 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.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled

First Review 8/20/2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

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.