Project Management Assistant Student Worker (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Management Assistant provides administrative, operational, and project coordination support for the Student Engagement DREAM Team. This position assists with a variety of internal projects spanning operations, marketing, finance, analytics, communications, and organizational initiatives while working directly alongside the Project Manager. This role is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in project management, business operations, process improvement, and cross-functional projects. Students will gain exposure to professional tools, organizational systems, and real-world projects.

Requirements

Demonstrate professionalism while representing Grand Canyon University.
Maintain confidentiality when handling departmental information.
Work both independently and collaboratively.
Be available to work approximately 10 hours per week during the academic year.
Ability to work both in-office and remotely depending on project needs.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in business operations, project management, marketing, analytics, or organizational leadership.
Comfortable learning new technology and software platforms.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Experience with or willingness to learn project management software (monday.com, Planner, Asana, Trello, etc.).
Current Grand Canyon University student in good academic standing.
Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Data Analytics, Project Management, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Willingness to learn and contribute to a variety of business functions.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
Experience using project management software.
Interest in business operations, analytics, marketing, finance, consulting, or project management.
Previous leadership, internship, student organization, or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating internal projects and administrative initiatives supporting the Marketing & Analytics team.
Provide administrative support for project planning, scheduling, documentation, meeting preparation, and follow-up.
Help maintain project management software by updating tasks, timelines, documentation, and project statuses.
Assist with organizing files, digital assets, templates, documentation, and operational records.
Support project intake processes, communications, and workflow organization.
Assist with research, data collection, reporting, and analysis to support departmental decision-making.
Help prepare presentations, reports, spreadsheets, meeting materials, and project documentation.
Assist with finance-related administrative tasks including purchase requests, budget tracking, invoices, expense documentation, and procurement processes as assigned.
Support marketing and communications initiatives through administrative coordination, proofreading, scheduling, and content organization.
Assist with maintaining dashboards, tracking key performance metrics, and organizing operational data.
Coordinate logistics for meetings, training sessions, and departmental initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation, templates, and internal processes.
Lead operational, administrative, and project-based assignments in support of Student Engagement priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.