What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker - Ground Operations - Office Assistant (NFWS) position at Grand Canyon Education?
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
