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Mesa, AZ

$28/hr

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Temporary Administrative Assistant

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Education • 1 - 5K employees

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 78 rated education support services

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Recommended by students

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$17.75 - $23/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

The Administrative Assistant I will provide support in the department by performing reception and administrative duties. This is a temporary position with an estimated duration of two to three weeks starting September 8, 2026.

  • Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business, and announce visitors to appropriate personnel.
  • Responsible for maintaining the front office and reception area duties, including greeting, and directing visitors, answering, and directing phone calls, and processing submitted paperwork.
  • Maintain and distribute contents of departmental inbox to the appropriate employee for processing
  • Direct questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information.
  • Perform clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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About Grand Canyon Education

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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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