Graduate Assistant - Advancement

Grand Canyon University is hiring a Graduate Assistant to work on our Advancement Team. This position is an administrative role that will support the development of work processes and new initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan for all student and young alumni communication
• Responsible for the strategic design and implementation of all projects, systems and programming for recent graduates, students and young alumni.
• Responsible for ensuring that alumni programming, messaging, & relationships are built into the on ground and online student experience.
• Responsible for strategically designing and implementing programs that develops and maintains healthy relationships with young alumni.
• Responsible for ensuring that recent graduates are supported with alumni programming
• Assist the office of Alumni Relations in sponsorship efforts
• Responsible for designing and facilitating all transition programming and communication strategies around graduation and commencement.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in GCU masters program.
• Must be able to maintain academic GPA of 3.0
• Work during normal business hours, maximum of 20 hours per week
• Experience holding some form of a project management or operational management role
• Working knowledge of computers and ability to navigate databases and software.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and software databases.
• Skilled in using a computer keyboard/typing.
• Customer oriented, a professional demeanor and ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with the ability to get along with diverse populations.
• Good command of the English language including spelling, grammar, language usage for accurate proofreading.
• Ability to effectively coordinate projects and to work on multiple competing projects while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to cope with changing priorities.
• Sound judgment and problem solving skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good mathematical ability in order to create spreadsheet formulas.
• Good communications skills and an understanding of the communications needs of diverse populations and cultures.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish or other non-English language, American Sign Language is helpful.
• Must pass pre-employment background check(s).
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the Universitys Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.