Grand Canyon University

Campus Event Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.75 - $28.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

flexible schedule
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
team environment
On-site campus facilities

Job Description

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a renowned private Christian university dedicated to providing quality education and a strong commitment to a values-centered learning environment. Established with the mission of preparing learners to become engaged citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders, GCU strives to create a nurturing campus community where students can grow academically, spiritually, and personally. With comprehensive degree programs and a supportive faculty, the university emphasizes holistic development and innovative learning modalities, including both on-campus and online education platforms.

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Job Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

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 ensuring 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
  • 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

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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