This position is only available to students who qualify for Federal Work Study. Please reach out to your SSC to verify your status before applying.

Position Summary/Purpose:

Grand Canyon University is 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.

The purpose of this position is to assist and manage the Outreach Research initiative at GCU.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Assist in weekly cage cleaning
• Weigh rats weekly/maintain weight log
• Be present for testing sessions Monday – Saturday, 11:00 – 3:00 as needed Maintain testing log and video database
• Be present for weekly meet ups with vivarium leadership team
• Be present for weekly lab meeting with entire team
• Monitor/Communicate with vivarium coordinator regarding PPE/food/bedding orders

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient typing skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a professional environment with all levels of staff and faculty.
• Must be service oriented.
• Must be comfortable with GCU’s campus and departments to direct guests, students and staff.
• Must have prior computer knowledge and be able to copy, scan and fax documents.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and serve

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.

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2026
Pay Rate: Minimum Wage