Human Resources Graduate Assistant

Job Summary

This human resources learning opportunity has a variety of duties assigned to assist the graduate student in learning about how a successful Human Resources office functions and obtaining practical work experience. This role assists the HR team in meeting its goals of being an employer of choice and serving faculty, staff, students, and all of our clients, including prospective employees.

The areas of emphasis are working within employment and benefits. This provides opportunities to assist and/or own processes related to affiliate faculty, student employee, staff, and faculty hiring. Other areas of exposure may include: tactical HR administration, strategy development, communications, and public relations.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU's motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars-competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master's granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. In addition, more than 6,000 high school students take CCU classes in our dual enrollment programs.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

• Faith-friendly: CCU's culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
• Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Ability to learn new software quickly, including the Applicant Tracking System, Human Resources Information System and e-Forms filing system.
• Ability to be successful in a fast-paced environment and with frequent interruptions and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree (required). Prefer degrees/concentrations in Human Resources, Business, Communications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent attention to detail.
• Punctual attendance, strong work ethic, and a service mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Willingness to learn and apply technology; ability to solve issues with minimal direction.
• Ability to work a minimum of 25 hours per week while enrolled in a graduate degree program at CCU, and be flexible with days/hours as needed.

Key Job Duties

• Contribute to CCU's mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the HR graduate assistant directly contributes to the mission by supporting systems designed to recruit and retain University employees.
• Assist with CCU's affiliate faculty hiring process by communicating with deans, administrative assistants, and applicants. The graduate assistant keeps track of each candidate's application process including interviews, transcript submission, and onboarding; maintains accurate records of the affiliate faculty pool by managing the affiliate faculty email box, processing position changes and terminations, and completing regular audits.
• Assist with CCU's student employment hiring process. Manage the student employment email box, process electronic hiring request forms, process hiring paperwork with new student employees, and complete data entry.
• Manage the HR team's email box; complete day-to-day tasks of address updates and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain HR files by scanning documents to candidate/employee records.
• Complete employment verifications.
• Process tuition waiver applications and maintain accurate records of employees using the tuition waiver program.
• Submit invoices for payment and order office supplies.
• Assist employment team with hiring staff and faculty as requested.
• Assist with benefit administration i.e., open enrollment, communications as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Graduate Assistant Program Details

The Graduate Assistant position is a minimum of a two year commitment and coincides with the entrance into and completion of a graduate program at CCU. Students may take 2-3 years to complete their academic program, depending on the program selected. Graduate Assistants are expected to complete a minimum of two years of service, and to stay in their role through the end of the fiscal year (June 30) in which they complete their graduate program.

The Graduate Assistant must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be accepted and enrolled in one of CCU's graduate programs. A complete listing of degree opportunities and admissions requirements is posted at http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/grad/. The standard workweek is 25 hours per week and will not exceed an average of 29 hours per week during the year.

Compensation includes an hourly pay rate of $14.81 per hour and tuition waiver for completion of a master's degree through Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The recipient is responsible for student fees each semester. Any selected graduate assistant is required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have results sent to CCU for review.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including nights and weekends. This Graduate Assistant position is primarily a remote position. The ability to have a weekly in person presence at the HR office is preferred.