Commuter Life Coordinator

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Commuter Life Coordinator to oversee our student-led Commuter Life department. This position oversees two student leader event teams, as well as student workers that oversee the Commuter Lounge. The ideal candidate is a person interested in mentoring college students, coordinating mid-scale events, managing a lounge, and has a desire to serve our commuter student population in new and engaging ways.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience and education may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval.
• Good planning and organizational skills with good attention to detail.
• Able to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check.
• Computer proficient including MS Office Suite, internet and email services.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and plans small to mid-scale Commuter student events (approximately 150-400 attendees) in the commuter lounge during business hours. Approximately 3-4 events a month.
• Supervises the Commuter Lounge, including 4 Commuter Lounge student workers. This includes overseeing facilities and purchase needs for the lounge, as well as tracking attendance of lounge users.
• Coordinates logistics, arrangements and details with Commuter Life student leaders and other on-campus departments, including AV and Event Services, ensuring flawless execution of events.
• Oversees, develops, and mentors teams of student leaders hired for Commuter Life Events Teams as well as Student Workers hired to oversee the Commuter Lounge.
• Assists manager with recruiting, training and the on-going development of student leaders throughout the year.
• Assists Canyon Activities Board Manager and staff in planning, organizing, implementing and participating in Welcome Week activities.
• Fiscal responsibility for assigned budget and ensures expenses are appropriate, advising Manager of excessive expenses.
• Follows appropriate GCU protocols for contracts, orders and accounting.
• Provides input for the annual budgeting process for Student Engagement/CAB events and activities.
• Provides input and assists Manager in creating written protocols, procedures and policies.
• Performs other administrative activities such as tracking budgets/expenses, preparing reports, answering phones, filing, data entry, photocopying, collating materials, etc.
• Works frequent evening hours, including occasional holiday and weekend hours.

Benefits

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
• Free on-site gyms at all our office locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level