Position Summary/Purpose: 

  As a Project Lead in the Department of Advancement, you will play a critical role in driving key initiatives forward and ensuring our team operates efficiently and effectively. This role supports donor stewardship, internal operations, and cross-departmental coordination—all in service of Grand Canyon University's mission. You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-trust environment where your ability to prioritize, communicate, and execute will directly contribute to real impact.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions: 

• Lead and manage Advancement-related projects from planning through execution, ensuring deadlines and goals are met.
• Coordinate communication across internal teams to support donor engagement strategies and operational workflows.
• Support event logistics, stewardship campaigns, and high-priority donor interactions by managing details and tracking tasks.
• Collaborate with university departments to align on priorities, gather key information, and facilitate the timely execution of deliverables.
• Utilize project management tools (like Asana, Google Suite, etc.) to maintain project timelines, documents, and reporting.
• Anticipate operational needs and provide proactive solutions to ensure the Development team members stay focused and effective.
• Support the Division of Advancement in other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility 

• MS Office Suite 
• Asana
• Virtious

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate GCU’s mission and impact to diverse audiences. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking. 

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.
• 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

Expected End Date: June 30, 2026