Commencement Event Coordinator

Posted:
3/5/2026, 7:39:52 AM

Location(s):
Phoenix, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

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. Grand Canyon University’s Event Services is seeking a Commencement Event Coordinator. 

What you will do:

  • Serve as a central point of contact for commencement participants through high-volume phone and email communication.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and professional responses to inquiries regarding commencement registration, and ceremony logistics.
  • Deliver a high level of customer-service-oriented support to students and guests.
  • Maintain professionalism and composure while handling time-sensitive or sensitive participant concerns.
  • Perform data entry, updates, and reporting related to commencement registration platforms.
  • Maintain accuracy and completeness of participant records and documentation.
  • Assist with tracking, verification, and processing of commencement-related information.
  • Assist the Commencement Event Manager with logistical preparation and execution of commencement ceremonies.
  • Support event setup, breakdown, and on-site operational needs as assigned.
  • Coordinate assigned event-related tasks, materials, or resources under manager direction.
  • Help monitor event activities to ensure participant needs and operational requirements are met.
  • Provide general event support across commencement cycles as needed.
  • Manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines within a fast-paced operational environment.
  • Adapt to shifting priorities and participant needs, particularly during peak commencement periods.
  • Work varying schedules including evenings, weekends, and event dates as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Commencement and registration-related platforms as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

What you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in a discipline related to communications, marketing, hospitality, business administration, or similar program from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar or related capacity such as event support, customer service, administration coordination, or student services.
  • An equivalent combination of work experience and education may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval.
  • Demonstrated ability of self-motivation, ability to manage high-volume and effective communication, and detailed processes.
  • Ability to work effectively in deadline-driven and event-driven environments
  • Must pass pre-employment background investigations.

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting:      3-6 hours a day
  • Standing:  3-6 hours a day
  • Walking:   1-2 hours a day
  • Lifting:      Frequently
  • Carrying:   Frequently
  • Pushing:    Occasionally
  • Bending:   Frequently
  • Squatting: Frequently
  • Kneeling:     Occasionally
  • Climbing:    Occasionally
  • Reaching:    Occasionally
  • Grasping:     Frequently
  • Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:  Continuously
  • Driving:       Occasionally
  • Work Environment:  Office building on site.  Branches are primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature, equipment noise and dust.

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