Honors College - Service Projects Student Worker (FWS-CSLP)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, through the Ingram Honors College, seeks a student worker passionate about community service to coordinate, organize and lead service projects and track their impact.

You will assist with Service in Action Month in October, plan local projects with nonprofits, document service hours and outcomes, and support research related to the 27 Collab initiatives, with potential presentations and events. End date: June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
• Maintain GPA: 2.0+ as Bachelor student or 3.0+ as Master student.
• Maintain SAP standing with the University.
• FWS-CSLP approved position open to community members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead Honors College service projects during October’s Service in Action Month.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute local service projects with nonprofits.
• Track and report service hours and project outcomes.
• Support research related to the 27 Collab initiatives.
• Assist with research deliverables and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Professional communication

Public speaking

Team leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Enrolled as full-time student (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Microsoft 365

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).
• Help plan, coordinate, and execute local service projects/opportunities in partnership with local nonprofit organizations for honors students throughout the academic year.
• Assist with data tracking, compiling, and reporting including service projects completed, service hours completed, etc.
• Engage in research projects and activities related to the service projects completed by honors students, particularly related to the 27 Collab initiatives.
• Work on research-related deliverables with the goal of measurable outcomes including possible publications, academic presentations, participation in the Canyon Undergraduate Research Conference and Symposium, Honors Showcase, and/or the Collaborative Research Competition.
• Support the research efforts of honors students and 27 Collab stakeholders as requested by honors administration.
• 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

• Enroll 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.

CSLP: This position has been reviewed and approved as Community Service as defined by 34 CFR 675.2(b). Per 34 CFR 675.2(b), community services are defined as, "Services which are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their need." These services must be open and accessible to the community. As an FWS-CSLP approved position, its services will be offered to non-GCU community members (i.e., local residents). Note: All FWS and FWS-CSLP positions require applicants to complete their free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be considered/awarded FWS.

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.