Grant Project Assistant - Barnabas Program

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix seeks a Grant Project Assistant for the Barnabas Program to support data analysis, admissions tracking, retention, and grant reporting.

You will gather and disseminate program metrics, assist with admissions processes, and coordinate communications with alumni and church partners. The role supports the Kern Family Foundation grant through July 2027 and requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant educational experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a discipline related to theological studies is preferred.
• Work experience in an educational environment supporting theological and ministerial studies or church-based ministerial experience.
• Must be able to sign and teach in accordance with the university’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Positions Statement and the College of Theology Covenant.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, analyzes, and disseminates data related to key performance indicators for the Barnabas program and Barnabas students to improve retention and success.
• Gathers, analyzes, manages, and disseminates data to the Program Coordinator and college leaders in support of student placement, Barnabas alumni tracking, and church relations.
• Processes and prepares institutional data and reports in compliance with required grant reporting.
• Facilitates the Barnabas program admissions process, including external applicants and internal transfer students, reporting progress at regular intervals.
• Communicates key information to students, alumni, and church partners in support of programmatic goals, student retention and success, and church-related networking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The Grant Project Assistant of the Barnabas Program provides vital management and support for the Barnabas Program at GCU in support of the Dean, Assistant Deans, and the Barnabas Program Coordinator. This position centers on data analysis and dissemination as well as support for Barnabas student admissions and tracking, retention and success, grant reporting, and alumni tracking and networking. This position also entails responsibility for event planning and coordination, program-related communications, and pastoral/ecclesial networking. The Barnabas Program is funded by the Kern Family Foundation. This position will provide capacity and oversight during the duration of the Kern Family Foundation grant to Grand Canyon University. The grant commitment dates are July 1, 2020 through July 15, 2027.

What you will do

• Gathers, analyzes, and disseminates data related to key performance indicators for the Barnabas program and Barnabas students in order to improve student retention and success.
• Gathers, analyzes, manages, and disseminates data to the Program Coordinator and college leaders in support of student placement, Barnabas alumni tracking, and church relations.
• Processes and prepares institutional data and reports in compliance with required grant reporting.
• Facilitates the Barnabas program admissions process, including external applicants and internal transfer students, reporting progress at regular intervals.
• Communicates key information to students, alumni, and church partners in support of programmatic goals, student retention and success, and church-related networking.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need

• Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline related to theological studies is preferred.
• Work experience in an educational environment supporting theological and ministerial studies or church-based ministerial experience.
• Must be able to sign and teach in accordance with the university’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Positions Statement and the College of Theology Covenant.

Why work at 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.

Exceptional workplace benefits include

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program #INDLOPESUP

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

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.

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