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GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY is hiring: Graduate Assistant - American Civics Grant -

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, Phoenix, AZ, US, 85003

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Graduate Assistant - American Civics Grant - Honors College page is loaded## Graduate Assistant - American Civics Grant - Honors Collegelocations: AZ Phoenixtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R000064549Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.The Program & Event Planning Graduate Assistant will work with the Honors College to design, organize, and manage events that highlight American history and civic values. This position combines project management with creativity, focusing on event logistics, promotional activities, and encouraging broad student participation in grant-funded initiatives.**What you will do:*** Collaborate with the Honors College team to design, plan, and manage events and activities that promote American history, civic values, and national identity.* Organize and oversee logistics for lectures, workshops, and special events that encourage student participation and engagement.* Coordinate publicity activities, including writing announcements, creating flyers, and promoting events across campus channels.* Work with faculty, guest speakers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth and meaningful program events.* Track participation metrics and gather event feedback to help assess program effectiveness and suggest improvements.* Other duties as assigned.**What you will need:*** Be admitted to a graduate degree seeking program at GCU. (Certificate only programs do not satisfy this requirement.)* Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. (If a student is newly admitted to the University, the admission GPA is considered for this requirement.) A student must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during their employment.* Be enrolled in as a “regular” (not provisional) degree-seeking student for at least 6 graduate level units leading to the degree. (Undergraduate or audited courses do not satisfy this requirement.) Hiring departments may require a higher enrollment.* Assistantships may be revoked at any time duties are not fulfilled satisfactorily.* Because of the role as student and employee, graduate assistants assume responsibility for upholding the University’s Student Code of Conduct.* Graduate Assistants are eligible for waiver of tuition for the period employed. Waiver of tuition may be taxable income.* Graduate Assistants must follow the HR employment workflow processes and pre-employment background checks.* Graduate Assistants have restricted work hours (maximum of 29 hours per week).* After all degree requirements for the planned program of study are met, a student is no longer eligible to receive a graduate assistantship.* “Incomplete” grades must be removed during the period following the teaching period in which the “I” was recorded in order to continue the assistantship.* Graduate Assistants are part-time employees and not eligible for GCU’s employment benefits, except those stipulated by law.* Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.**Why work at GCU:*** Free covered parking* Free on-site gyms on campusGCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.For assistance with your job application please use our .All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s or expectations as part of the application process.If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr