Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.75 - $28.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private, nonprofit Christian university known for its commitment to providing a quality higher education experience with a foundation in Christian values. The university prides itself on fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for its students, faculty, and staff, embracing diversity and focusing on academic excellence and community engagement. GCU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their chosen fields. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the university is recognized for its innovative approach to education, blending traditional classroom experiences with online... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
- Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends
- Willingness to stay overnight on campus during certain events
- Proficient with MS Office Suite software
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure
- Strong organizational and planning skills
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-plans for upcoming events as necessary
- Attends planning and organizing event meetings to obtain information, activities and details for specific events
- Plans for and executes all logistical arrangements and maintains communications with appropriate staff regarding progress including: ensures coordination of activities with other on-campus departments such as facilities, janitorial services and food services
- sets up the venue with displays, tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment, photography/video, catering and special needs accommodations
- ensures an adequate inventory of needed supplies
- requests and ensures adequate student worker staff is scheduled for all phases of the event and breaks or tears down event displays and set ups
- Assists with scheduling student worker staff as needed
- Monitors event activities to ensure all requirements are met, client is satisfied and clean-up/re-set is handled
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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