Event Services - Associate Event Coordinator Student Worker (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University Inc. is seeking a Student Worker Associate to assist the Event Services department in planning, facilitating, and executing campus events. You will work with supervisors, colleagues, students, full-time staff, and external vendors to ensure smooth events.

Responsibilities include event setup/breakdown, coordinating spaces, and delivering on-site customer service. A valid driver’s license is required and enrollment as a full-time student is expected.

Qualifications

• Must meet GCU student employment eligibility requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and room arrangements.
• Support event preparation, organization, and coordination.
• Provide customer service and on-site event support.
• Help maintain event spaces and equipment.
• Collaborate with staff and vendors to ensure successful events.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Dependable

Organized

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Full-time student in Bach./Master’s

GPA 2.0 (Bachelor) / 3.0 (Master)

Tools

Event scheduling software

Computers

A/V equipment

Job description

Provide assistance and support for event functions on the campus. This position will help assist the Event Services department to plan, facilitate, and execute events. Event Services will rely on this position to work collaboratively not only with supervisor, co-workers, fellow student workers but also varying level of full-time employees and external vendors. Student Worker Associate will be responsible for event preparation, organization, facilitation, and tracking events.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and room arrangements.
• Support event preparation, organization, and coordination.
• Provide customer service and on-site event support..
• Help maintain event spaces and equipment.
• Collaborate with staff and vendors to ensure successful events.

Equipment Used and Responsibility:

• Event setup equipment, including tables, chairs, and staging.
• Audiovisual equipment, including microphones and projectors.
• Computers and event scheduling software.

Qualifications:

• Must meet GCU student employment eligibility requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to assist with physical event setup and breakdown.
• Valid Drivers License and Clean Driving Record

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

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.