Temporary Administrative Assistant

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Administrative Assistant I to support the department with reception and clerical duties on a temporary basis for about two to three weeks starting September 8, 2026.

Responsibilities include greeting on-site visitors, managing front office, answering and directing phone calls, processing paperwork, and handling routine clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, and distributing department inbox items.

Qualifications

• Temporary Administrative Assistant I role for approximately 2–3 weeks.
• Duties include welcoming visitors and performing front-office tasks.
• Clerical duties such as filing, photocopying and distributing paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Welcome on-site visitors and direct them to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain and manage front office and reception duties, including greeting and directing calls.
• Process submitted paperwork and distribute departmental inbox contents.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, and collating.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reception duties

Phone handling

Administrative support

Job description

Role Overview

The Administrative Assistant I will provide support in the department by performing reception and administrative duties. This is a temporary position with an estimated duration of two to three weeks starting September 8, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business, and announce visitors to appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining the front office and reception area duties, including greeting, and directing visitors, answering, and directing phone calls, and processing submitted paperwork.
• Maintain and distribute contents of departmental inbox to the appropriate employee for processing Direct questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information.
• Perform clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating.
• Other duties as assigned.

About the Institution

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.

Eligibility and Screening

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

Additional Information

All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU's Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.