GCU Careers
Working for Grand Canyon University
GCU educates students to lead and serve in their careers through quality academic programs. Both traditional students and working professionals can take part in purpose-driven educational opportunities and innovative learning experiences in an interactive virtual learning environment or on our vibrant, growing campus. Join our community, where your purpose meets opportunity.
At GCU, we're more than a university — we’re a place where teaching, service and Christian values come together to transform lives.
Why Join GCU?
Choosing where to grow your career is an important decision. We strive to provide purpose, community and opportunity for all our employees.
Explore a few of the many reasons why becoming part of GCU could be the right choice for you:
Purposeful Work With Lasting Impact
Contribute within a Christ-centered university where ethics, integrity and service guide everything we do — while making a meaningful difference through small-class teaching, collaborative teamwork and a student-focused community.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that thriving at work starts with feeling supported in life. That’s why we provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you stay healthy, balanced and ready to do your best work.
Growth and Development
Diverse Career Paths
Benefits That Support You
Working at GCU offers you more than just a paycheck. You can take advantage of various benefits to help support your personal and educational goals. You’ll be part of a mission-driven community that values growth, purpose and balance.
As a GCU employee, you can take advantage of a wide range of benefits designed to support your personal, professional and educational goals, from comprehensive health and wellness coverage to tuition assistance programs that help you further your education. Enjoy opportunities for career development, access to campus amenities and a supportive environment where your contributions truly make a difference.
Some of these benefits include:
Take advantage of generous paid time off and holiday breaks so you can rest, refresh and spend time with the people who matter most.
Pursue your academic goals — or help your spouse and dependents do the same — through comprehensive tuition benefits that make higher education more accessible.
Choose from multiple medical, dental and vision plans, plus resources like HSAs, FSAs, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and retirement savings through a 401(k).
Who We’re Looking For
At GCU, we look for individuals who are passionate about our mission and eager to make a positive impact in the lives of our students. Here’s what we value the most in our prospective team members:
Student Worker Opportunities
Current full-time GCU students can search for employment opportunities through our student worker program. Earn while you learn in various departments across campus. Eligibility requires full-time enrollment and a satisfactory GPA (2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates).
Grand Canyon University is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We value diversity among our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, national origin, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law, including the Right to Work. Click here to view local and state labor law notices and posters. If you have a disability and would like accommodations to facilitate the application and interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@gcu.edu.