College of Humanities and Social Sciences- Office Assistant (FWS)

This position is only available to students who qualify for Federal Work Study. Please reach out to your SSC to verify your status before applying.

Position Summary/Purpose:

To assist the Dean, Faculty and Administration with college operations. 

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

• Assist with Administrative Tasks
• Greet all college visitors ranging from fellow students to outside dignitaries and direct them accordingly
• Schedule Interviews and meetings
• Create and edit Microsoft Documents (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Become comfortable and utilize use campus systems, such as Resource Scheduler to schedule rooms and meetings
• Answer and make phone calls in a professional manner
• Assist in managing CHSS email inbox
• Organize reception desk, check supplies, keep clean
• Organize and clean copy room and break room
• Organize and distribute mail
• Other duties as assigned

Equipment Used and Responsibility:

• MS Office

Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient typing skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a professional environment with all levels of staff and faculty.
• Must be service oriented.
• Must be comfortable with GCU’s campus and departments to direct guests, students and staff.
• Must have prior computer knowledge and be able to copy, scan and fax documents.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and serve
• Must be able to learn (or have prior knowledge of) the Resource Scheduler system.

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.

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2026