Graduate Assistant - Admin Support Research - College of Doctoral Studies

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

• Maintain and update departmental data trackers, spreadsheets, and workflow metrics.
• Analyze and validate data using Excel and university systems to support reporting and decision‑making.
• Learn and navigate CDS platforms (e.g., XRM, CRM, Campus Vue, AFADMIN, Igloo) to extract and verify information.
• Support data‑related projects, including workflow optimization, quality assurance, and dashboard or report development.

• Assist with academic document processing and facilitate the consultative dissertation review workflow.
• Provide operational support through email communication, meeting coordination, and stakeholder assistance.
• Contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records in university systems and support various administrative tasks as needed.

• 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.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

• Opportunity to work closely with research consultants and gain exposure to academic review processes.
• Access to Graduate Assistant/Employee Tuition Programs.
• On‑campus facilities include free gyms for employees.