Graduate Assistant: Spiritual Formation Program Assistant

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spiritual Formation Graduate Assistant supports the Spiritual Formation team in coordinating retreats, workshops, logistics, and administrative operations. This role is ideal for a graduate student passionate about spiritual formation, team collaboration, and servant leadership. The Graduate Assistant will report directly to the Spiritual Formation Manager.

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 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.

Responsibilities

Spiritual Formation Program Support
Coordinate logistics for programming
Coordinate with other departments
Attend necessary program events
Maintain a continuous feedback cycle with direct supervisor to support program improvement
Lead and facilitate training sessions for team members
Assist in preparing materials and logistics for team training
Provide general support to the Spiritual Formation Manager as needed
Assist with budget management (training provided)
Follow up on scheduling and correspondence as needed
Complete miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned
General
Attend Student Affairs meetings as a representative of the Spiritual Life team
Participate in bi-weekly Spiritual Life staff meetings
Hold regular one-on-one meetings with the Spiritual Formation Manager
Communicate with Spiritual Formation Student Leaders as needed
Assist with move-in and move-out shifts as needed