Project Coordinator College of Natural Science

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

This Project Coordinator for the College of Natural Science is coordinating key projects, managing shifting calendars, and supporting high-level operations. You'll streamline office logistics and serve as a trusted liaison across departments and facilities. From event planning to meeting documentation, your work keeps everything running smoothly and collaboratively.

What you will do:

• Coordinate critical work processes and projects; provide office management assistance; manage complex and frequently changing calendars.

• Handles sensitive and highly confidential information and documents with complete discretion; monitors mail (electronic and hard copy); identifies and properly directs documents.

• Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently when possible.

• Provides administrative support such as reports, database files, spreadsheets, agendas, and minutes for various meetings.

• Responsible for maintenance of all supplies and equipment necessary for the department staff to operate.

• Assists with University wide event planning and execution.

• Primary liaison with Facilities (space planning, moves)

• Records minutes of all department meetings.

• Acts as primary liaison with all other departments and maintains relationships to ensure department is seen as collaborative and responsive partner.

• Assists with annual assessment of the college.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval.

• A minimum of 2 years’  experience coordinating and/or managing projects

• A related industry certification is helpful.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.  

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus