CSLP Student Worker - Loan Fund Facilitator (FWS-CSLP)

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Please note: this student worker position falls within the Community Service Literacy Program (CSLP). Applicants may receive emails from the non-profit organization partnered with Grand Canyon University for this position to schedule interviews. Please check your inbox for all related emails and respond in a timely manner if you would like to be considered for this opportunity. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions! Position Summary/Purpose: Grand Canyon University (GCU) maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations identified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) by virtue of their charitable programs. The collective mission of 501(c)(3) organizations in the Phoenix Valley is to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve particular problems related to those residents’ needs. GCU maintains a partnership with Hustle PHX located at 1 North 1st Street, Suite 708, Phoenix, AZ, 85004. Hustle PHX provides intellectual, social, and financial capital to low-income, underserved entrepreneurs to start businesses which glorify God and serve their community. They hope to empower entrepreneurs to support themselves, their families, and communities through wealth creation and job opportunities. The CSLP student worker’s work schedule is dependent on the hours of operations and needs of Hustle PHX; however, CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year (i.e., fall/spring). CSLP: This position has been reviewed and approved as Community Service as defined by 34 CFR 675.2(b). Per 34 CFR 675.2(b), community services are defined as, “Services which are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their need.” These services must be open and accessible to the community. As an FWS-CSLP approved position, its services will be offered to non-GCU community members (i.e., local residents). Note: All FWS and FWS-CSLP positions require applicants to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be reviewed for FWS-eligibility and awarded FWS.

Requirements

• Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.
• Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Mentoring a plus.
• Ability to speak a second language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hustle PHX provides microloans, business consulting, and monthly workshops to help participants understand how to better manage their finances.
• Coordinate potential cohorts (i.e., work with team to identify/fulfill volunteer needs and recruit sufficient number of entrepreneurs to participate in cohorts).
• Assist with the distribution of loans to approved entrepreneurs.
• Assist tabulating monthly reports for banking partners.
• Accompany Hustle PHX team to partner sites to take notes, photos, and videos to develop marketing materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees