Admissions Events Graduate Assistant

Colorado Christian University•Lakewood, CO

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Events Graduate Assistant assists with planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing Colorado Christian University College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) Admissions events for prospective students and their families. The role involves representing CCU professionally and communicating with prospective students and families, departments across the University, and the CUS Admissions team. The assistant contributes to the University's Christ-centered mission by helping prospective students understand how a CCU degree or program can support their education and formation through a Christian worldview. The position is fully on-site in Lakewood, Colorado, and requires the employee to reside and work legally in the United States. The standard schedule is 25 hours per week, with an average limit of 29 hours per week over the year; hours may vary between weeks and may include occasional nights and weekends. Travel is required to meet with students, parents, and schools, including travel during peak periods from Monday morning through Friday evening. The Graduate Assistant role requires a minimum two-year commitment and continues through the end of the fiscal year (June 30) in which the graduate program is completed. Compensation is $15.16 per hour and includes a tuition waiver for completion of a master's degree through CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The recipient is responsible for student fees each semester and must complete the FAFSA and have its results sent to CCU for review.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance and enrollment in one of CCU's graduate programs.
Customer service and event planning experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and as an individual contributor.
Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and time effectively.
Ability to interact collaboratively across departments with professionalism.
Ability to learn and use the CUS Admissions CRM and Microsoft Office programs.
Positive demeanor, adaptability, self-starting approach, results-driven attitude, and professional presentation.
Availability to work an average of 25 hours per week, with schedule variation and occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.
Ability to travel to meet with students, parents, and schools, including travel during peak periods.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, reach, balance, stoop, speak clearly, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to drive a vehicle, fly by plane, or use other modes of transportation within the assigned territory.
Commitment to serve for a minimum of two years and remain in the role through the end of the fiscal year in which the graduate program is completed.
Must reside and work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing all CUS Admissions events for prospective students and their families.
Attend and assist with all CUS Admissions events, approximately 10–12 events per year.
Participate in a positive and collaborative team environment to meet goals and objectives.
Hire the Overnight Hosting Ambassador team and other student leaders alongside the Director of Admissions for Events and Visits.
Serve and welcome prospective students and families.
Professionally represent CCU and communicate its educational vision to prospective students.
Perform other duties as assigned.