Graduate Assistant - Helios Program and Assessment Coordinator

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to serve as the Helios Program and Assessment Coordinator. This part-time, grant-funded role (through May 2030) supports data collection, evaluation, reporting, and coordination for the Helios-funded RISE 360 and Canyon L.E.A.P. to Teach/alternative pathway initiatives within GCU’s College of Education. The position ensures accurate tracking of student participation, progression, credential attainment, and workforce placement aligned with grant outcomes, while supporting continuous improvement across educator pathways. The Coordinator will work closely with college leadership, district partners, and university offices to translate program data into clear evidence of impact, ensuring accountability, sustainability, and progress toward workforce and community goals.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a GCU Graduate program
Bachelor’s degree required
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to collaborate across university and K–12 partners
Must pass pre-employment background investigation

Nice To Haves

Preference for education, social sciences, data analytics, business administration, or related field
Experience in program coordination, assessment, data tracking, or grant-funded initiatives preferred
Familiarity with educator preparation, dual enrollment, or workforce-focused programs strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Track and maintain Helios grant metrics, including participation, persistence, credential attainment, placement, and scholarship distribution.
Support preparation of Helios interim and annual reports, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission.
Analyze and summarize data into clear impact narratives, success stories, stakeholder communications, and actionable insights for continuous improvement.
Monitor progress toward multi-year outcomes and support documentation for audits, evaluations, and funder communications.
Support ongoing development and refinement of dashboards and data systems to improve tracking accuracy, usability, program decision-making, and addressing data gaps/inconsistencies.
Work alongside key parties to coordinate data inputs and track required participant-level data, including demographic, enrollment, persistence, credentials, voucher use, and completion indicators aligned to Helios reporting requirements.
Coordinate with district liaisons to support placement tracking, workforce alignment, and employment/certification.
Track and report engagement in program experiences and workforce outcomes, including certification attainment, employment placement, and alignment with community-based teaching pathways.
Maintain organized digital records and accurate tracking of scholarship eligibility, awards, and disbursements in alignment with grant and institutional requirements.
Coordinate scheduling, communication, and logistics for evaluation, reporting, and related activities.
Provide general support for grant-related operations, including documentation and additional responsibilities as needed.