As a Development Operations Specialist in the Department of Advancement, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of our fundraising efforts and donor management. This position involves a blend of technical and operational tasks, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our advancement activities. You'll work closely with various stakeholders to support our mission of fostering meaningful relationships and securing resources to advance the goals of Grand Canyon University.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Development Support: Play a pivotal role in supporting the Development team in fundraising efforts from gift documentation to donor engagement.
• Process Improvement: Identify, collaborate, and implement process improvements to streamline operations and enhance donor stewardship.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the fundraising and communications teams to support events and donor outreach initiatives.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Other Duties: Support the Division of Advancement in other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• MS Office Suite
• Equipment and programs needed to function in the job

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

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