Commuter Graduate Assistant

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Oversee the daily operations of the Commuter Lounge, including tracking lounge attendance and usage.
• Coordinate facility requests and purchasing needs for the lounge as needed.
• Manage expenditures, maintain inventory, and replenish supplies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop student workers assigned to the Commuter Lounge.
• Manage student worker schedules and time tracking.
• Evaluate office needs and determine effective methods for completing tasks and meeting departmental goals in a timely manner.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using assessment and feedback tools.
• Assist with the development and implementation of office protocols, procedures, and policies.
• Support the planning, organization, implementation, and participation of campus partner activities and events throughout the year.
• Attend and support most Commuter Life events and meetings.
• Assist with event setup, teardown, logistics, and assessment efforts.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and ongoing development of student workers and student leaders.
• Provide input for annual budgeting related to Commuter Life programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• May mentor students and student workers.

• Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• GCU Life  and Google Workspace
• Microsoft Teams
• Social media engines

• By the start date, the Graduate Assistant must be enrolled in a graduate program at Grand Canyon University, preferably in communications, project management, leadership, business, or a related field.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout employment. Newly admitted students may use their admission GPA for eligibility.
• Uphold the University’s Student Code of Conduct.
• Follow all HR employment processes and successfully complete a pre‑employment background check.
• Work no more than 29 hours per week in accordance with Graduate Assistant employment guidelines.
• Remain enrolled in a qualifying graduate program throughout employment.
• Resolve any “Incomplete” grades within the required timeframe to maintain eligibility.
• Understand that Graduate Assistants are part-time employees and are not eligible for employee benefits except those required by law.
• Support the University’s Mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Ethical Position Statement.
• Understand that assistantships may be revoked if responsibilities are not fulfilled satisfactorily.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Professional, dependable, and able to represent the department and university with integrity.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends based on departmental needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Ability to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support student workers and student leaders.
• Familiarity with project management and social media platforms such as , Trello, Instagram, Linked In, Hootsuite, You Tube, and Tik Tok is preferred.

• Minimum of one year of related work experience required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered with supervisor approval.
• Previous involvement in student affairs, campus programming, marketing, communications, or creative/media-related work preferred.
• Prior leadership, supervisory, peer mentoring, or student leadership experience preferred.

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Some responsibilities occur outside the office during events and campus activities.
• Frequent use of computers, keyboards, and other office technology is required.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving of furniture and event equipment up to 25–30 pounds may be required during event setup and teardown.
• Frequent communication with students, staff, and guests in person, virtually, and via phone or email is required.
• Occasional driving may be required for event‑related responsibilities.

• Sitting: 4‑5 hours a day
• Standing: 1‑2 hours a day
• Walking: 1‑2 hours a day
• Lifting:
  Occasionally
• Carrying:
  Occasionally
• Pushing:
  Occasionally
• Bending:
  Rarely
• Squatting:
  Rarely
• Kneeling:
  Rarely
• Climbing:
  Rarely
• Reaching:
  Occasionally
• Grasping:
  Frequently
• Fine eye to hand coordination:
  Continuously
• Driving:
  Rarely

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.