Program Recruitment – Program Development Specialist (CNS) (NFWS)

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. seeks a Student Worker Intern to support Grand Canyon University’s CNS recruitment efforts through on-campus activities and recruit-facing events.

You will promote CNS programs via tours, presentations, and conversations, providing a first-hand student perspective while collaborating with GCE and GCU staff to ensure smooth event execution.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
• Maintain GPA: 2.0 (Bachelor) or 3.0 (Master).
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 suite and university-supported programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and convey program information for CNS ground traditional recruitment.
• Deliver presentations for admissions activities (Discover GCU, GCU Day, GCU Live) including setup/teardown.
• Assist staff with organized campus tours for students, parents, and school personnel.
• Provide program information via phone, webinars, social media and other media forms.
• Input administrative notes into recruiting systems to track efforts.
• Share knowledge with fellow student workers and coordinate with supervisors.

Skills

Multitasking

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

GCU student (Bachelor/Master)

Tools

Jabber

CRM

LopeNet

Microsoft 365

Workday

Zoom

Calendly

Job description

Position Summary / Purpose
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a Student Worker Intern to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCE's Ground Traditional Enrollment/Campus Visitation department for the College of Natural Sciences (CNS). The purpose of this position is to assist in in promoting the growth of the CNS through recruit-facing events, conversations, tour and presentations on GCU’s campus, while providing a first‑hand account of the GCU student experience.

Position Summary / Purpose
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a Student Worker Intern to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCE's Ground Traditional Enrollment/Campus Visitation department for the College of Natural Sciences (CNS). The purpose of this position is to assist in in promoting the growth of the CNS through recruit-facing events, conversations, tour and presentations on GCU’s campus, while providing a first‑hand account of the GCU student experience.

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Essential Functions

• Learn, understand, and deliver program‑specific information for the College of Natural Sciences, covering degree programs specific to ground traditional recruitment.
• Deliver program‑specific content through presentations for admissions activities not limited to but including Discover GCU, GCU Day, GCU Live, etc., which may require set‑up and tear‑down.
• Assists GCE and GCU staff with program‑specific content on organized tours for students, parents, administration, and other school‑related personnel.
• Provides program‑specific information to potential students / families through scheduled phone appointments, webinars, social media and other mixed media formats.
• Collect and input administrative notations to recruiting systems to track efforts.
• Assists in providing additional programmatic knowledge to lateral co‑student workers in other departments that are recruit‑facing.
• Keeps direct supervisor informed of progress and potential issues and makes recommendations to ensure plans are well coordinated and synchronized.
• Often will be responsible for working evenings and weekends.

Equipment Used And Responsibility

• Jabber (to include headset)
• CRM
• LopeNet
• Microsoft 365 Suite – Outlook / PPT / Excel / Word
• Workday
• Zoom
• Calendly
• Golf Carts for occasional golf cart tours.

Qualifications

• Students local to the Phoenix area year‑round & willingness/desire to work over breaks strongly preferred.
• Experience in the specific college being hired for is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and University supported programs.
• Organized, task‑oriented, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain relationships through effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications, a good command of the English language, and ability to provide clear and succinct communications among all stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail, analytical and networking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in high‑volume, high‑demand environment and work with ever‑changing boundaries and priorities.
• Must have valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.

Experience / Education

• 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, 2027