Graduate Assistant - Athletics Equipment Department

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sports as a platform for developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth. If you are passionate about aiding in the development of student-athletes and helping them realize their full potential, we encourage you to apply for the position of Graduate Assistant –Athletics Equipment. What you will do: Perform a variety of administrative tasks including preparation of PowerPoint presentations, data entry, and analysis, ordering equipment/apparel, inventory/stocking, coordinating embellishment with Canyon Promotions, and other tasks assigned Facilitate department or sport-related projects Will manage and maintain the current software platform used for ordering, inventory, and distribution Responsible for planning and organizing the activities of an assigned sport, project, unit or function and ensuring the activities’ infrastructure is in place. Review departmental needs and expectations and determine most effective means of execution of specific duties to ensure goals are met in a timely fashion (e.g. laundry, ordering, product fulfillment). Develop and schedule program work plans in accordance with specifications and funding limitations; oversee daily operations and coordinate activities of programs and determine priorities. Partner and collaborate with various internal contacts, or customers, to coordinate activities, promote and encourage cooperation of submission or collection of information/data, products or services or process improvement. Manage the flow of activities and acts as liaison to all others involved in the equipment operation. Act as equipment room liaison on scheduled home competitions. Other duties as assigned. What you will need: Be admitted to a graduate degree seeking program at GCU. (Certificate only programs do not satisfy this requirement.) Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. (If a student is newly admitted to the University, the admission GPA is considered for this requirement.) A student must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during their employment. Be enrolled in as a “regular” (not provisional) degree-seeking student for at least 6 graduate level units leading to the degree. (Undergraduate or audited courses do not satisfy this requirement.) Hiring departments may require a higher enrollment. Assistantships may be revoked at any time duties are not fulfilled satisfactorily. Because of the role as student and employee, graduate assistants assume responsibility for upholding the University’s Student Code of Conduct. Graduate Assistants are eligible for waiver of tuition for the period employed. Waiver of tuition may be taxable income. Graduate Assistants must follow the HR employment workflow processes and pre-employment background checks. Graduate Assistants have restricted work hours (maximum of 29 hours per week). After all degree requirements for the planned program of study are met, a student is no longer eligible to receive a graduate assistantship. “Incomplete” grades must be removed during the period following the teaching period in which the “I” was recorded in order to continue the assistantship. Graduate Assistants are part-time employees and not eligible for GCU’s employment benefits, except those stipulated by law. Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University. Why work at GCU: Graduate Assistant/Employee Tuition Program Free on-site gyms on campus GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.

Requirements

Be admitted to a graduate degree seeking program at GCU. (Certificate only programs do not satisfy this requirement.)
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. (If a student is newly admitted to the University, the admission GPA is considered for this requirement.) A student must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during their employment.
Be enrolled in as a “regular” (not provisional) degree-seeking student for at least 6 graduate level units leading to the degree. (Undergraduate or audited courses do not satisfy this requirement.) Hiring departments may require a higher enrollment.
Assistantships may be revoked at any time duties are not fulfilled satisfactorily.
Because of the role as student and employee, graduate assistants assume responsibility for upholding the University’s Student Code of Conduct.
Graduate Assistants must follow the HR employment workflow processes and pre-employment background checks.
Graduate Assistants have restricted work hours (maximum of 29 hours per week).
After all degree requirements for the planned program of study are met, a student is no longer eligible to receive a graduate assistantship.
“Incomplete” grades must be removed during the period following the teaching period in which the “I” was recorded in order to continue the assistantship.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of administrative tasks including preparation of PowerPoint presentations, data entry, and analysis, ordering equipment/apparel, inventory/stocking, coordinating embellishment with Canyon Promotions, and other tasks assigned
Facilitate department or sport-related projects
Will manage and maintain the current software platform used for ordering, inventory, and distribution
Responsible for planning and organizing the activities of an assigned sport, project, unit or function and ensuring the activities’ infrastructure is in place.
Review departmental needs and expectations and determine most effective means of execution of specific duties to ensure goals are met in a timely fashion (e.g. laundry, ordering, product fulfillment).
Develop and schedule program work plans in accordance with specifications and funding limitations; oversee daily operations and coordinate activities of programs and determine priorities.
Partner and collaborate with various internal contacts, or customers, to coordinate activities, promote and encourage cooperation of submission or collection of information/data, products or services or process improvement.
Manage the flow of activities and acts as liaison to all others involved in the equipment operation.
Act as equipment room liaison on scheduled home competitions.
Other duties as assigned.