Elections Operations and Data Coordinator

Posting Date

05/20/26

Application Deadline

06/01/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $55,000 - $72,500 annually
Full Pay Range: $55,000 - $90,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County School Superintendent

About the Position

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about supporting fair and accurate elections? Join the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office in a dynamic role that supports fair and transparent school district elections while using data to drive informed decision-making. This position coordinates and administers school district candidate and ballot issue elections in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes, ensuring processes run smoothly and accurately. The role also analyzes and interprets school business data to support reporting, strengthen operations, and provide valuable insights to leadership and school districts. This is your chance to make a real impact on local schools and the community!

About Us

The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent is led by the elected Superintendent. The office provides statutory services related to school governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintaining homeschool and private school records. The Superintendent also oversees the Maricopa County accommodation district, ensuring educational opportunities for at-risk students, including those in detention schools.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options based on business needs

• Work under an elected official

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience in developing and implementing enterprise-scale reports and dashboards, including experience with data implementations

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, data analytics, statistics, or a related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Must possess or have the ability to possess by the time of hire a valid driver’s license and background clearance

• Must obtain and maintain annual Arizona Election Officer certification after hiring

We Also Value

• Knowledge of school district operations, governance, and organizational structures

• Experience providing high-quality customer service, including assessing stakeholder needs, maintaining service standards, and ensuring client and constituent satisfaction

• Experience using administrative and analytical tools to support operations, including managing records, developing reports or dashboards, and utilizing data to inform decision-making

Job Contributions

• Coordinate and administer school district candidate and ballot issue elections, including general, special, and recall elections, in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes

• Serve as filing officer for candidate documentation, petitions, and ballot measures; compile, review, and distribute election materials, and assist candidates and districts throughout the election process

• Produce school district Voter Information Publicity Pamphlets, coordinating with districts, vendors, and County Elections to ensure accurate and timely materials for voters

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and business tools to support school districts, managers, and community stakeholders in data-driven decision-making

• Gather, document, and translate reporting and dashboard requirements into actionable specifications, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple data sources

• Analyze, evaluate, and integrate data, performing statistical analysis, identifying trends or anomalies, and providing insights to support operational and strategic decisions

• Communicate effectively with staff, districts, vendors, and community members via email, phone, presentations, and meetings, providing guidance, training, and data-driven insights

• Maintain detailed election and data records, strategic plans, and online information to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficient operations

• Collaborate with County Elections, County Attorney, County Recorder, school districts, and internal teams to resolve election-related issues, process recall petitions, approve ballot proofs, and provide data or information for court hearings

• Collaborate, create, and maintain data dashboards for a variety of education-related data environments, homeschool and private school trends, general enrollment, demographic trends, literacy, mathematics, science, and STEM proficiencies, professional development, and district financial health

• Support leadership and cross-functional teams by providing election and data expertise, participating in professional development, cross-training staff, and assisting with other duties as assigned by the Chief Deputy

Working Conditions

• This position works in an office environment

• May be required to work evening hours and weekends

• Hybrid and alternative work schedules are based on business needs

• Requires in-person availability during periods of high workload or seasonal demand

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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