L.O.P.E.S. Academy Student Worker (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 15-hour-a-week position to assist the L.O.P.E.S. Program Manager and Program Director with program operations. The L.O.P.E.S. Academy mission is to provide a post-secondary, Christian university campus experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on finding personal purpose through academic, social, and job skills development.

Requirements

Comfortable interacting with individuals with intellectual disabilities, direct experience preferred.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient typing skills.
Be comfortable working in a professional environment with all levels of staff and faculty.
Service oriented.
Comfortable with GCU’s campus and departments to direct guests, students and staff.
Prior computer knowledge and be able to copy, scan and fax documents.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Self-motivated with a desire to learn and serve
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

Direct experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with Administrative Tasks
Support Program Participants throughout their L.O.P.E.S. Academy experience
Greet all L.O.P.E.S Academy visitors ranging from program candidates, parents and outside dignitaries, and direct them accordingly
Schedule Interviews, meetings and social activities
Create and edit Microsoft Documents (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
Answer and make phone calls in a professional manner
Other duties as assigned