Student Engagement - Commuter Life Assistant (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University

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AZ Phoenix Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Commuter Life Assistant to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCU's Student Engagement department.

Position Summary/Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to support the growth, efforts, and goals of Commuter Life and to oversee the use of the Commuter Lounge.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Greet commuter students at front desk/ reception and help guide and direct them to the lounge or other department’s on-campus depending on the students need.
  • Check-in students as they enter the Commuter Lounge
  • Manage Commuter Lounge and make sure it is cleaned by facilities, fully stocked, and in order at EOD
  • Restock lounge items and maintain cleanliness of fridges, microwaves, and table surfaces.
  • Manage commuter lockers and assist commuters in registering for a commuter locker for the year
  • Responsible for working with Public Safety in ensuring unregistered lockers have locks removed and are correctly registered for by students
  • May meet with or communicate with customers, clients, contacts, vendors, external to Grand Canyon University and ensures GCU is well represented.
  • May host commuter pop-up events in the Commuter Lounge.
  • May drive an authorized GCU golf cart.

Equipment Used and Responsibility:

  • Desktop computer
  • Microsoft outlook for e-mail management
  • Microsoft Word and Excel for Commuter Locker management
  • Software used for check-in

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Exceptional ability to organize information and pay attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Superior telephone and email skills.
  • Outstanding ability to manage time and handle multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Must be able to greet and assist all people who enter the Commuter Lounge.
  • Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record

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.
  • Retain 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

Already employed by GCU? Please be sure to apply internally through your Employee Workday account!

About this role

Summary

Assist commuter students, manage lounge, coordinate events, and ensure excellent customer service.

Job title

Student Engagement - Commuter Life Assistant

Experience level

student level

Industry

education

Location requirements

Phoenix, Arizona; remote work not allowed

Salary

Minimum Wage

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver’s licensegood communicationcustomer serviceorganization

Preferred skills

customer servicecommunicationorganizationtime management

Specializations

student supportcampus servicesevent management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Phoenix, AZ, USA

On-site City