Honors College Service Projects Student Worker (FWS-CSLP)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University’s Ingram Honors College seeks a student worker to organize, promote, and lead service projects during the year. You will track hours, document impact, and maintain partnerships with local nonprofits, supporting honors students across campus.

The role requires on-site presence, strong communication skills, and the ability to work year-round, including October’s Service in Action Month and summer shifts in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's or Master's program at Grand Canyon University.
• Maintain GPA of 2.0 or higher for Bachelor’s students; 3.0 or higher for Master’s students.
• Must be proficient in major Microsoft 365 platforms (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Forms).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead service projects during Honors College’s Service in Action Month.
• Plan, coordinate and execute local service projects with nonprofit partners for honors students.
• Research local nonprofits to identify community needs and establish partnerships.
• Create and manage RSVP forms and registrations for service projects.
• Track participation and document service hours and impact throughout the year.
• Promote service opportunities to Ingram Honors College students via emails, flyers, class visits, and presentations.
• Address questions from students, staff, and faculty about service projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary/Purpose

The Ingram Honors College is seeking a student worker who is passionate about community service and is eager to translate their passion into action. The student worker will assist the college in coordinating, organizing, and leading various service projects/opportunities throughout the year alongside their fellow honors students as well as documenting and tracking all service activities and their impact.

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Essential Functions

• Assist in organizing, promoting, and leading service projects during Honors College’s Service in Action Month (typically the full month of October).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute local service projects/opportunities in partnership with local nonprofit organizations for honors students throughout the entire academic year.
• Assist in researching nonprofit organizations in the local community to determine the community’s needs.
• Connect and maintain relationships with established nonprofit partners.
• Create and manage all RSVP forms and registrations in relation to service projects/opportunities.
• Track and document participation in all service projects/opportunities as well as invested service hours throughout the year.
• Address and handle questions from students, staff, faculty, etc., regarding service projects/opportunities.
• Promote service projects/opportunities to the Ingram Honors College student body whether in written or verbal format (i.e., mass emails, distribution of flyers, class visits/presentations, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Must possess excellent professional communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Must be proficient in the major Microsoft 365 platforms such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Forms, etc.
• Must be willing to serve alongside the Ingram Honors College student body (both on campus and off campus).
• Must be comfortable in leading groups of students for service projects/opportunities (both on campus and off campus).
• Must be comfortable in communicating with internal GCU employees as well as external GCU stakeholders and partners (e.g., nonprofit organizations).
• Must have an attitude and desire to constantly learn and grow.
• Must be self‑motivated and have willingness to initiate and create ideas even when no checklist is provided.
• Must be able to work in 4+ hour shifts or have flexibility with hours.
• Must be able to work year‑round through the summer in the state of Arizona.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Experience / Education

• 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.

Pay Rate

Minimum Wage.

Anticipated End Date

June 30, 2027.

Additional Information

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.