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.

GCU is searching for dedicated and compassionate Administrative Assistant to join the College of Humanities and Social Sciences team to support a unique university program aimed at providing an empowering higher education experience and workforce development skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Apply today!

What you will do:

• Support the day-to-day operation Cardon Center and supporting LOPES Academy programs to include screening candidate applications, scheduling interviews, and assisting with workshops and classes.

• Support the safety of program participants.

• Track and document LOPES Academy participant progress.

• Support and assist with organizing supplemental events and activities.

• Develop and support external partnerships and community outreach.

• Support the development of internship partnerships.

• Actively engages with program participants and participant parents and guardians.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related degree.

• Minimum of three or more years' experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an academic setting.

• Experience working with IEPs.

• Experience with vocational rehab, division of disability services.

• De-escalation experience related to populations with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Experience interacting with the parents and guardians of individuals with intellectual disabilities on a regular basis.

• Must pass pre-employment background investigation.

• 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