Administrative Assistant Student Worker (FWS/NFWS)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a student assistant to provide administrative support for the Department of Welcome Programs. You will handle marketing tasks, support events such as Welcome Week and Family Weekend, and assist with daily office operations while learning and using university systems.

As a enrolled full-time student, you will collaborate with staff, partners, and students, while developing organization and communication skills and gaining hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Desire to learn new skills and ability to take direction from staff.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and take initiative.
• Experience and interest in marketing and communications.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating, coordinating, and executing marketing tasks.
• Provide operational support for programs, events, and activities.
• Support Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Move out, and Herd Camp.
• Network and collaborate with other GCU departments, partners, and students.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant systems, platforms, and resources.
• Support daily office functions and administrative tasks, including answering phone calls, emails, text messages, and budget management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Multitasking

Marketing & communications experience

MS Office & Canva

Education

Full-time student status (Bachelor's or Master's)

GPA requirements: 2.0 (Bachelor), 3.0 (Master)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Canva

Job description

Position Summary/Purpose

Provide administrative and office support for the Department of Welcome Programs.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities/Essential Functions

• Assist with creating, coordinating, and executing marketing tasks as assigned by full-time staff members.


• Provide operational, task-oriented support for all programs, events, and activities.


• Specifically, those related to Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Move out, and Herd Camp.


• Network and collaborate with other GCU departments, partners, and students


• Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant systems, platforms, and resources to aid in managing organizational details


• Support daily office functions and administrative tasks, including answering phone calls, emails, text messages, and budget management.


• Other duties as assigned

Equipment Used and Responsibility

MS Office Clickup Project Management System Schedule: Academic year, 20/hrs week

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Desire to learn new skills and ability to take and receive direction from staff


• Ability to balance multiple tasks at one time and take initiative of responsibilities


• Experience and interest in marketing and communications


• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Canva.

Experience/Education

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.


• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.


• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.


• You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date

June 30, 2027

About GCU

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.