Job Details

Department/Position:

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking an Office Assistant to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through the Ground Operations department.

Position Summary/Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to support Grand Canyon University (GCU) Admissions Representatives and Student Services Counselors in keeping an organized and welcoming environment.

Primary responsibilities/Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

• Assist at the front desk with greeting students and visitors and providing basic customer service
• File, sort and notify recipients of mail deliveries. Deliver items to various departments, if requested.
• Assist with various administrative and clerical functions.
• Keep supply closet, break room, conference rooms, and lobby organized and stocked.
• Assist with enrollment events and on-going office projects as needed.
• May occasionally be asked to work evenings or weekends.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility:

• Computer programs used: Office Suite products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams). Specific programs have 'on-the-job' training.
• Copier/Printers.
• Golf Carts. Must have valid driver's license to operate.
• Basic Office equipment.

Qualifications:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, proactive, self-assured, organized, and dependable.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Comfortable operating various office machines and greeting visitors.
• Take pride in work (accuracy is more important than speed).
• Ability to manage time and be comfortable with multi-tasking.
• Previous office experience preferred but not necessary.
• Need a student willing to work 15-20 hours per week.
• Summer availability preferred.

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: 5 hours a day
• Standing: 1-2 hours a day
• Walking: 1-2 hours a day
• Lifting: Frequently
• Carrying: Frequently
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Bending: Occasionally
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
• Driving: Occasionally
• Work Environment: Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside. Occasionally may assist other groups with outside events.

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage
Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2025