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What are some typical challenges faced by Student Program Assistants when coordinating events and activities?

Student Program Assistants often manage multiple responsibilities, such as organizing logistics, communicating with participants, and ensuring events run smoothly. Balancing these tasks while meeting deadlines and handling last-minute changes can be challenging. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and external partners. Being proactive and maintaining clear communication helps overcome these common hurdles.

What are Student Program Assistants?

Student Program Assistants are typically college or university students who support various administrative, organizational, or program-related tasks within academic departments, student services, or campus organizations. Their responsibilities often include helping plan events, providing information to fellow students, assisting staff with projects, and serving as a liaison between students and faculty or administration. This role helps students gain valuable work experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to campus life while balancing their academic responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Student Program Assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as a Student Program Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in administrative support, often supported by enrollment in a college or university. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, event management platforms, and basic database systems is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are valuable soft skills that set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure smooth program operations, effective collaboration, and a positive experience for both students and staff.
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PEACE Program Assistant (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon Education

Phoenix, AZ

$37K - $47K/yr

Part-time

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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29th of 78 rated education support services

Job description

Position Summary/Purpose: Grand Canyon University (GCU) maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations identified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) by virtue of their charitable programs. The collective mission of 501(c)(3) organizations in the Phoenix Valley is to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve particular problems related to those residents' needs.

GCU maintains a partnership with Rehoboth CDC at 2650 W. Hazelwood Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85017. Rehoboth CDS's mission is to improve the quality of life for low- to moderate-income families in Phoenix and the Canyon Corridor neighborhoods. The CSLP student worker's work schedule is dependent on the hours of operations and needs of Rehoboth CDC; however, CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year (i.e., fall/spring).

CSLP: This position has been reviewed and approved as Community Service as defined by 34 CFR 675.2(b). Per 34 CFR 675.2(b), community services are defined as, "Services which are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their need." These services must be open and accessible to the community.

As an FWS-CSLP approved position, its services will be offered to non-GCU community members (i.e., local residents).

Note: All FWS and FWS-CSLP positions require applicants to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be reviewed for FWS-eligibility and awarded FWS.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

The People Educating and Centering Efforts (PEACE) Youth Enrichment Program collaborates with partners throughout Maricopa County to engage K-12 youth within Canyon Corridor neighborhoods in out-of-school activities and education. Applicant must be available in May Monday through Friday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm, as well as in June and July Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

  • Monitor and engage with youth ages 18 and younger while participating in indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, video games, basketball, and skateboarding.
  • Built rapport with the participants.
  • Assist with planning and conducting activities.
  • Assist with set up and breakdown of activities.
  • Assist with attendance taking, maintaining participant records, and dinner distribution.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

  • MS Office Suite

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • N/A

Experience/ Education

Qualifications:

  • Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.
  • Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Previous Mentoring a plus.
  • Ability to speak a second language a plus.

Experience/Education:

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

  • Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor's program or master's program.
  • Maintain 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.

You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027

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Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

Industry

Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Phoenix, AZ, US

Year founded

1983

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