Graduate Assistant - Helios Program and Assessment Coordinator (Grant-Funded)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking a Graduate Assistant to serve as the Helios Program and Assessment Coordinator. This is a grant-funded, part-time role (29 hours per week max) for a duration of 3 years through May 2030, with compensation at $16.50 per hour. The position requires enrollment in a GCU Graduate program. The Coordinator will support 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. This role is crucial for accurately tracking student participation, progression, credential attainment, and workforce placement to meet grant outcomes and support continuous improvement. The Coordinator will collaborate with college leadership, district partners, and university offices to translate program data into 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; 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.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate across university and K–12 partners.
Must pass pre-employment background investigation.

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.
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.