Graduate Assistant - External Affairs

About the role

The External Affairs Graduate Assistant supports the Office of External Affairs by conducting research and analysis on policy issues, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, preparing briefings and leadership materials, coordinating meetings and events, and maintaining confidential records and communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on federal, state, and local policy issues impacting the university and higher education.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments and prepare concise summaries for leadership.
• Affiliate with scheduling, coordinating, and preparing materials for meetings with elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Draft correspondence, briefing documents, talking points, meeting agendas, and follow-up communications.
• Maintain calendars, contact databases, and records related to government relations activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the planning and execution of external affairs events, community engagement initiatives, and legislative visits.
• Track legislation, committee hearings, and policy proposals relevant to institutional priorities.
• Affiliate with preparation of reports, presentations, and background materials for senior leadership.
• Conduct benchmarking and research on public policy trends, best practices, and peer institution initiatives.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information and communications.
• Perform other administrative and project-based duties in support of the Office of External Affairs and Government Relations.

Requirements

• Be admitted to a graduate degree seeking program at GCU.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Be enrolled in as a “regular” (not provisional) degree-seeking student for at least 6 graduate level units leading to the degree.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in as a “regular” (not provisional) degree-seeking student for at least 6 graduate level units leading to the degree.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work closely with research consultants and gain exposure to academic review processes.
• Access to Graduate Assistant/Employee Tuition Programs.
• On-campus facilities include free gyms for employees.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.