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

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is seeking a Student Worker Intern to support the CNS recruitment efforts on GCU's campus, promoting growth through events, tours, presentations, and student experiences.

The role involves collaboration with GCE and GCU staff to deliver program content and coordinate schedules. You will engage with prospective students and families, manage inquiries via phone, webinars, and social media, input recruitment data, and help train fellow interns.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at GCU in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Maintains minimum GPA requirements as stated.
• Maintains SAP standing with the University.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and deliver program-specific information for CNS
• Deliver content through admissions presentations and events (Discover GCU, GCU Day, GCU Live)
• Assist with tours for students and families with GCE and GCU staff
• Provide program information to prospective students via phone, webinars, social media
• Collect and input administrative notations to recruiting systems
• Assist in knowledge sharing with other student workers
• Keep supervisor informed of progress and issues and coordinate plans
• Evenings and weekends work may be required

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s enrolled at GCU

GPA requirements (2.0 undergrad / 3.0 grad)

SAP standing

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position Summary

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 promoting the growth of the CNS through recruit‑facing events, conversations, tours and presentations on GCU’s campus, while providing a first‑hand account of the GCU student experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist GCE and GCU staff with program‑specific content on organized tours for students, parents, administration, and other school‑related personnel.
• Provide 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.
• Assist 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

Interns will be provided with a GCE Laptop / Surface to complete work‑related tasks and strategies. Interns will also work with the following provided programs and equipment:

• 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‑demands environment and work with ever‑changing boundaries and priorities.
• Must have valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.

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, 2027