Position Summary / Purpose:
The Event Coordinator Assistant supports the Event Services Department by assisting with the planning, facilitation, and execution of campus events. This position works collaboratively with full-time staff, student workers, and external vendors to ensure successful event operations.
Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Essential Functions:
- Assist full-time Event Coordinators with assigned responsibilities, weekly duties, and designated tasks
- Support event planning, setup, execution, and breakdown for campus events
- Provide excellent customer service and professional communication to campus partners and guests
- Collaborate effectively with student employees, full-time staff, and external vendors
- Follow directions accurately while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Maintain organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced event environment
Equipment Used and Responsibility:
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- General office equipment
- Event-related equipment and supplies as assigned
Qualifications:
- Strong multitasking skills with the ability to follow directions
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Demonstrates initiative and ability to see tasks through to completion
- Strong time management and communication skills
- Reliable, dependable, and flexible with scheduling
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
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor’s student
- Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University
You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.
Work Environment:
Office building on site. Work is primarily performed indoors, with exposure to varying temperatures, weather conditions, equipment noise, and dust during event setups.
Pay Rate: Minimum Wage
Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2026