Commencement Event Coordinator job in Phoenix, AZ with Grand Canyon University + Search All Jobs + Careers Home + Faculty Jobs + Staff Jobs + Admissions/Counseling Jobs + Student Worker Jobs + All Jobs + Careers Home + Career Paths + Faculty Jobs + Staff Jobs + Admissions/Counseling Jobs + Student Worker Jobs + Graduate Assistant Opportunities + Return to GCU Home (https://www.gcu.edu/) Commencement Event Coordinator Click Here to Apply Online Job Description 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. Are you looking for a job where you can utilize your event planning skills and thrive working in a fun team environment? Grand Canyon University is seeking a Commencement Event Coordinator. In this role you will be supporting commencement ceremony operations encompassing; planning, organizing, launching and executing all aspects for a satisfactory and pleasant experience for the event participants. What you will do: + Preplans for upcoming commencement events as necessary. + Provide excellent customer service for commencement graduates and families. + Attend planning and organizing event meetings to obtain information, activities and details for specific commencement events. + Cope and adapt to changing priorities, work in a fast-paced environment and under frequently stressful conditions. + Plans for and executes logistical arrangements and maintains communications with appropriate staff regarding progress including: Setting up the venue with displays, tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment, photography/video, catering, special needs accommodations, etc. + Monitors commencement event activities to ensure all requirements are met, visitors are satisfied, and staff are performing appropriately. + Breaking or tearing down event displays and set ups. + Other duties as assigned. What you need: + Bachelor’s degree preferred in a discipline related to communications, marketing, promotions or similar program from a regionally accredited institution. + 1-year experience in a similar or related capacity such as event planning, promotions, etc. + An equivalent combination of work experience and education may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval. + Demonstrated ability of self-motivation, effective communication, planning, and organizing. + Must work varying schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends. + Must pass pre-employment background investigations. + 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 Application Instructions Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply Online (https://gcu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/GCU/job/AZ-Phoenix/Commencement-Event-Coordinator\_R000061958-1) Click Here to Apply Online Share this Job X Share This Page Commencement Event Coordinator Share link. Copy this URL: Phoenix, AZ (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=- Phoenix, AZ, 85001) Posted: 8/7/2025 Job Status: Full Time Job Reference #: R000061958