Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.75 - $28.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee tuition assistance
Professional development opportunities
Campus recreation facilities
Job Description
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a well-established private, for-profit Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. Known for its commitment to quality education and a supportive campus environment, GCU offers a variety of academic programs spanning undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. The university emphasizes a faith-based approach to learning, aiming to prepare students for meaningful careers and lives of service. With a rapidly expanding campus and a growing student population, GCU hosts numerous events and activities that enrich the campus community and engage both students and staff in vibrant and collaborative experiences. The university prides itself on fostering a welcoming atmosphere... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- minimum 1 year experience in event planning or related field
- proficiency in MS Office Suite
- strong communication skills
- ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
- ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- willingness to stay overnight on campus during certain events
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred in a discipline related to communications, marketing, promotions or similar program from a regionally accredited institution
- 1 year experience in a similar or related capacity including an overnight camp environment, youth camp, event planning, promotions, etc.
- may consider an equivalent combination of work experience and education
- self-motivated with a service orientation
- results focused and detail oriented
- good communications skills
- ability to communicate in a non-English language is helpful but not required
- good planning and organizing skills
- proficient with MS Office Suite software
- good problem solving skills
- ability to cope and adapt to changing priorities, work in a fast-paced environment and under frequently stressful conditions
- good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- flexibility with work varying schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends, and a willingness to stay overnight on campus during certain events
- ability to work independently or in a team environment
- provide a positive example to students by supporting the university's doctrinal statement, ethical position statement and mission of Grand Canyon University
Job Duties
- Pre-plan for upcoming events as necessary
- attend planning and organizing event meetings to obtain information, activities and details for specific events
- plan and execute all logistical arrangements including coordinating activities with other on-campus departments such as facilities, janitorial services and food services
- set up venues with displays, tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment, photography/video, catering and special needs accommodations
- ensure adequate inventory of needed supplies
- request and schedule student worker staff for all phases of the event
- break down or tear down event displays and setups
- assist with scheduling student worker staff as needed
- monitor event activities to ensure all requirements are met, client satisfaction, and clean-up/re-set is handled
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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