Hybrid CSLP Student Worker - Program Lead Flex (FWS-CSLP) en GCU

Please note: this student worker position falls within the Community Service Literacy Program (CSLP). Applicants may receive emails from the non-profit organization partnered with Grand Canyon University for this position to schedule interviews. Please check your inbox for all related emails and respond in a timely manner if you would like to be considered for this opportunity. Feel free to reach out to CSLP@gcu.edu with any questions!

Position Summary/Purpose:

Grand Canyon University (GCU) maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations identified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) by virtue of their charitable programs. The collective mission of 501(c)(3) organizations in the Phoenix Valley is to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve particular problems related to those residents’ needs.

GCU maintains a partnership with Future for Kids located at 1425 W. Southern Avenue, Suite 10A, Tempe, AZ, 85282. Future for Kids provides mentor driven out-of-school programs and camps that focus on academics, athletics, and ethics to improve the lives of youth facing adversity. The CSLP student worker’s work schedule is dependent on the hours of operations and needs of Future for Kids; however, CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year (i.e., fall/spring).

CSLP: This position has been reviewed and approved as Community Service as defined by 34 CFR 675.2(b). Per 34 CFR 675.2(b), community services are defined as, “Services which are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their need.” These services must be open and accessible to the community.

As an FWS-CSLP approved position, its services will be offered to non-GCU community members (i.e., local residents).

Note: All FWS and FWS-CSLP positions require applicants to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be reviewed for FWS-eligibility and awarded FWS.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

Future for Kids supports elementary and middle school-aged youth who live in low-income communities and who may have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). As a Program Lead Flex, you will:

1. Assist staff with programming (i.e., games, behavior management, mentor support)

2. Take the lead in programming as needed.

3. Build a strong rapport with participating youths and mentors.

4. Assist with set-up and clean-up at each program.

5. Other duties as assigned.

Please note, this position has a set weekly schedule which will require Program Leads to attend Monday meetings from 11am – 1pm as well as visit a different site location on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday depending on your agreed-up on schedule. Below is a list of the sites you may be assigned to visit:

Roosevelt Elementary 

828 S Valencia, Mesa, AZ 

Mon-1:15 pm-4:15 pm 

Loma Linda Elementary 

2002 E Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 

Mon-1:45 pm-4:45 pm 

Ignacio Conchos Elementary 

1718 W Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ 

Mon-2:15-5:15 pm 

Martin Luther King Elementary 

4615 S 22nd St, Phoenix, AZ   

Mon-3:00 pm-6:00 pm 

Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (ACAA) 

16454 N 28th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 

Tue-2:45 pm-5:45 pm 

Wood Elementary 

727 W Cornell Dr, Tempe, AZ 

Tue-2:05 pm-5:05 pm 

Holdeman Elementary 

1326 W 18th St, Tempe, AZ    

Tue-2:15 pm-5:15 pm 

Academy of Math and Science--Flower 

3335 W Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 

Tue-2:30 pm-5:30 pm 

Gateway Elementary 

1100 N 35th St, Phoenix, AZ   

Wed-12:45 pm-3:45 pm 

Sun Canyon Elementary 

8150 W Durango St, Phoenix, AZ 

Wed-2:15 pm-5:15 pm 

CASA Academy 

8047 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 

Wed-3:00 pm-6:00 pm 

Arredondo Elementary 

1330 E Carson Dr, Tempe, AZ 

Wed-2:15-5:15 pm 

Sunridge Elementary 

6244 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ   

Thurs-12:30 pm-3:30 pm

Spracale Elementary  

1325 E Malibu Dr, Tempe, AZ 

Thurs-2:05 pm-5:05 pm

Whitman Elementary  

1829 N Grand, Mesa, AZ 

Thurs-1:15 pm-4:15 pm 

SLAM Elementary 

1938 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 

Thurs-2:15 pm-5:15 pm 

Equipment Used and Responsibility:

• MS Office Suite

Qualifications:

• Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.

• Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Previous Mentoring a plus.

• Ability to speak a second language a plus.

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

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2026