Student Engagement Coordinator

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Join the team that drives the pulse of campus life at GCU! In this student‑focused role, you’ll help plan and execute major events, support ASGCU leadership programs and collaborate across campus to create meaningful engagement opportunities. If you’re organized, adaptable, and passionate about student activities and leadership, this role offers a fast‑paced, rewarding chance to make a real impact. Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

Requirements

Good planning and organization skills and good attention to detail.
Must be able to develop effective relationships with students/individuals of diverse and cultural backgrounds.
Familiarity with social media and its uses.
Ability to cope and adapt to changing priorities, work in a fast-paced environment and under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and schedules.
Good critical thinking and problem resolution skills.
MS Office Suite proficiency.
Flexibility to work varying schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends depending upon scheduled activities or when necessary.
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related discipline required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in student leadership role and/or student activities clubs, government, etc. and/or administrative role.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience and education may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval.
Must successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and plan GCU sponsored events and/or activities as related to Student Engagement.
Coordinate logistics, arrangements and details with other on-campus departments ensuring flawless execution of the event or activity.
Assist Manager with planning GCU and Associated Students of GCU sponsored events and/or activities related to diversity awareness and programming.
Assist Manager and staff in planning, organizing, implementing, and participating in Welcome Week activities.
Execute the logistics of the leadership development for the Associated Students of GCU which may involve facilitating/participating in the activities.
Lead the promotion of events or programs through the use of social media platforms or other media and communications.
Maintain and update relevant social media content on a regular basis, ensuring accuracy of information; compose and distribute other communications regarding current student events and programs.
Collect data through a variety of means, e.g., interviews, questionnaires, to provide feedback for management in assessing the effectiveness of student leadership activities.
Keep track of all expenses and reconciles expenses against budget; follow appropriate GCU protocols for contracts, orders, and accounting.
Provide input for the annual budgeting process for Student Engagement/ASGCU events and programs.
Assist the Director and/or Managers with other campus-wide programs, as needed.
Aid student leaders through informal mentoring to ensure success in the fulfillment of their leadership roles.
Perform other administrative activities such as, preparing reports, answering phones, filing, data entry, photocopying, collating materials, etc.
Work some holiday, evening, and weekend hours.
Other duties as assigned.