Graduate Assistant: Graphic Designer - Spiritual Formation

Step into a creative, mission-driven opportunity as the Graduate Assistant:
Graphic Designer within GCU's Spiritual Formation Department a role perfect for emerging designers looking to elevate their skills while making a meaningful impact on campus. We're seeking a passionate graphic designer with hands-on experience (internships count!) and a portfolio that showcases your creative range.

In this position, you'll bring visual concepts to life across digital channels, collaborate with a dynamic team, and contribute to shaping student engagement through thoughtful, well-crafted design. Because this is a Graduate Assistant role, applicants must carefully review all eligibility requirements to ensure they meet the academic and enrollment criteria. If you're ready to blend creativity, purpose, and professional growth, please attach your portfolio with your application or resume, we want to see your best work!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Strong ability in creative and informative graphic design.

* Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and/or content creation tools is a plus.

* Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, including social media and email marketing.

* Strong ability in creative and informative graphic design.

* Ability to write and edit engaging marketing content for digital channels with strong attention to detail and audience tone.

* Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and/or content creation tools is a plus.

* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

* Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.

* Creative, resourceful, and proactive in problem-solving and continuous improvement.

* Willingness to learn new technologies and stay current with marketing and communication trends.

* Passion for higher education, student integration, and mission-driven work.

* Support for the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Education and/or

Experience:

* Be admitted to a graduate degree seeking program at GCU. (Certificate only programs do not satisfy this requirement.)

* Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. (If a student is newly admitted to the University, the admission GPA is considered for this requirement.)

* 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 to continue the assistantship.

* Graduate Assistants are part-time employees and not eligible for GCU's employment benefits, except those stipulated by law.

* Must pass pre-employment background investigation(s).