Graduate Assistant Admin College of Natural Science

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private, nondenominational Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. This position is part of the College of Natural Sciences.

• Oversee daily operations of the research laboratory.
• Coordinate scheduling and workflow of lab activities and participant testing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.
• Monitor inventory and ensure lab supplies and consumables are stocked.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Train undergraduate students in research protocols, data collection procedures, and lab safety.
• Assist with recruitment, scheduling, and coordination of study participants.
• Ensure accurate and consistent data entry and record‑keeping.
• Assist with data cleaning, organization, and preliminary analysis.
• Maintain research documentation in compliance with IRB and institutional guidelines.
• Maintain secure storage of participant data and research records.
• Assist in developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• 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 newly admitted the admission GPA is considered).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during employment.
• Be enrolled in at least 6 graduate level units leading to the degree as a “regular” (not provisional) student.
• Graduate assistants are eligible for a tuition waiver during the period employed (the waiver may be taxable income).
• Graduate assistants must complete HR employment workflow processes and pre‑employment background checks.
• A maximum of 29 work hours per week.
• Graduate assistants are not eligible for GCU’s employment benefits, except those stipulated by law.
• Maintain the University’s Student Code of Conduct.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting GCU’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.

Background in exercise science, kinesiology, public health, or related field; experience with human subjects research and laboratory equipment.

• Free covered parking.
• Free on‑site gyms on campus.

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.