Student Worker - Career Services – Career Ambassador (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Career Services Department is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and personable student worker to support student outreach, event coordination, employer engagement, and administrative operations. The role involves connecting with students, sharing Career Services resources, helping students explore career opportunities, and supporting departmental events and initiatives. Candidates with consistent availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will receive priority consideration. The ideal candidate is outgoing, detail-oriented, comfortable speaking with individuals and groups, and interested in developing professional communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Applicants must be enrolled at Grand Canyon University as a full-time student in a bachelor’s or master’s program, maintain the required minimum GPA for their program level, and remain in good financial and academic (SAP) standing. The position pays minimum wage, with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027.

Requirements

Must be enrolled at Grand Canyon University as a full-time student in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
Bachelor’s students must retain a minimum 2.0 GPA; master’s students must retain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for engaging with students, employers, faculty, and staff.
Comfortable with public speaking, classroom presentations, and interacting with individuals or groups for extended periods.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional, approachable demeanor.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
Dependable, proactive, adaptable, and willing to take initiative.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Consistent availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays is strongly preferred and prioritized during candidate selection.

Responsibilities

Assist with classroom presentations and student outreach, including sharing Career Services resources, answering questions, and engaging with groups.
Support career-related events such as career fairs, Companies on Campus, professional development workshops, advisory boards, capstone showcases, and company tours.
Assist with event setup, breakdown, registration, attendee check-in, and general operations.
Track and document student and employer attendance at departmental events and activities.
Promote Career Services resources, events, and professional development opportunities to students.
Support employer engagement initiatives and assist industry partners participating in departmental activities.
Provide administrative support by managing departmental inboxes, answering phone calls, responding to inquiries, and assisting office visitors.
Enter, update, and maintain information in university systems accurately and promptly.
Track assignments and document completed work using Outlook, Trello, OneNote, and other departmental platforms.
Assist with compiling letters of recommendation for faculty review.
Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, employers, and university leadership on departmental initiatives.
Maintain records of student internships, employment opportunities, graduate school matriculation, and other career outcomes.
Assist employers with using the Career Connections job board and related system features.
Generate, analyze, and distribute reports related to student and employer engagement.
Create and publish student announcements promoting career opportunities, resources, and events.
Provide feedback and recommendations to improve departmental processes and student services.
Assist with additional duties and special projects as assigned.